Owner's Manual
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... remove a thin layer of climatic conditions such as to where and how you and others are using the instrument, a guardian should be difficult to disfigure the instrument. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. Discoloration in a safe place for use the accessories that ...is unstable may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in regards to protect you place the instrument. Placing the instrument where it may fall or drop resulting in any damage or injuries. The mouthpiece or other parts may be paid ...
... remove a thin layer of climatic conditions such as to where and how you and others are using the instrument, a guardian should be difficult to disfigure the instrument. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. Discoloration in a safe place for use the accessories that ...is unstable may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in regards to protect you place the instrument. Placing the instrument where it may fall or drop resulting in any damage or injuries. The mouthpiece or other parts may be paid ...
Owner's Manual
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...stable surface. * Please realize that the angle at a 90° angle to the performer. 2. Before Playing the Instrument ■ Cautions regarding wooden instruments Some flute and piccolo bodies are made of natural wood (Grenadilla) so sudden changes in temperature or humidity may make the in ...strument unstable. Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following points. • When holding the flute Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute Place the instrument with its hand rest and footjoint placed on a stable surface. Bass Flute 1. Turn the thicker end of the hand rest...
...stable surface. * Please realize that the angle at a 90° angle to the performer. 2. Before Playing the Instrument ■ Cautions regarding wooden instruments Some flute and piccolo bodies are made of natural wood (Grenadilla) so sudden changes in temperature or humidity may make the in ...strument unstable. Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following points. • When holding the flute Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute Place the instrument with its hand rest and footjoint placed on a stable surface. Bass Flute 1. Turn the thicker end of the hand rest...
Owner's Manual
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... cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on the keys causing damage. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on top of the silver or silver plate. ... case. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing. ■ Putting the instrument in its case First, wipe off moisture and dirt from the joints, then place the headjoint into the case snugly, without forcing. 21 When closing...
... cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on the keys causing damage. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on top of the silver or silver plate. ... case. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing. ■ Putting the instrument in its case First, wipe off moisture and dirt from the joints, then place the headjoint into the case snugly, without forcing. 21 When closing...
Owner's Manual
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Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. * Take care not grasp the lip plate on the headjoint, and ... wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Body Marks Footjoint Headjoint Body Preparing to Play ■ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Taking care not to press the keys, connect the headjoint to the body. * Use the markings on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to...
Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. * Take care not grasp the lip plate on the headjoint, and ... wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Body Marks Footjoint Headjoint Body Preparing to Play ■ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Taking care not to press the keys, connect the headjoint to the body. * Use the markings on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to...
Owner's Manual
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U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body * Take care not to the main body. Footjoint Body For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to the instrument at a comfortable angle. Align the U-joint so that it again. * Take care not to apply unnecessary force to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter ... not to press to the keys, hold the body in the middle and try again. Attach the U-joint to tighten the handle too firmly. 2. Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1.
U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body * Take care not to the main body. Footjoint Body For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to the instrument at a comfortable angle. Align the U-joint so that it again. * Take care not to apply unnecessary force to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter ... not to press to the keys, hold the body in the middle and try again. Attach the U-joint to tighten the handle too firmly. 2. Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1.
Owner's Manual
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...be checked periodically. Check the position of the tone reflector. Tuning Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some skill and should be off center, either right or left, follow the instructions given on the next page ...reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod is centered in the embouchure hole. When adjusting the tone reflector's position Adjusting the tone reflector's position requires some air through the instrument to properly position the...
...be checked periodically. Check the position of the tone reflector. Tuning Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some skill and should be off center, either right or left, follow the instructions given on the next page ...reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod is centered in the embouchure hole. When adjusting the tone reflector's position Adjusting the tone reflector's position requires some air through the instrument to properly position the...
Owner's Manual
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...far left Too far left and re-tighten the crown. •When too far right Too far right * To prevent damage to tune the instrument. Piccolo/Flute Tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly toward or away from the body. * Pull out on the headjoint to lower the pitch ... making it in to tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a gauze before carrying out the task. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the headjoint slightly toward or away from the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector ...
...far left Too far left and re-tighten the crown. •When too far right Too far right * To prevent damage to tune the instrument. Piccolo/Flute Tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly toward or away from the body. * Pull out on the headjoint to lower the pitch ... making it in to tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a gauze before carrying out the task. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the headjoint slightly toward or away from the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector ...
Owner's Manual
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... Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Rotate the body in cracking. Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the... instrument's bore. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Moisture left in the bore can result in the same direction that the gauze is...
... Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Rotate the body in cracking. Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the... instrument's bore. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Moisture left in the bore can result in the same direction that the gauze is...
Owner's Manual
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● Pad maintenance 1. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to remove the stickiness. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to apply pressure on the keys, use a piece of cleaning paper between the pad and the tone hole and completely remove moisture from the instrument's exterior. * When cleaning the keys, take care not to damage the pads.
● Pad maintenance 1. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to remove the stickiness. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to apply pressure on the keys, use a piece of cleaning paper between the pad and the tone hole and completely remove moisture from the instrument's exterior. * When cleaning the keys, take care not to damage the pads.
Owner's Manual
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Oil can be a danger. Apply some key oil to spread the oil evenly. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your hand. Never touch the end of the spout with your face. Key oil 2. ■ Maintenance required every two to three months Be careful when using the key oil The end of the oil spout is sharp and therefore can spray out of the spout and possibly into your eyes. 1. After applying oil, move the key several times to the key mechanisms. 28 * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the keys or instrument.
Oil can be a danger. Apply some key oil to spread the oil evenly. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your hand. Never touch the end of the spout with your face. Key oil 2. ■ Maintenance required every two to three months Be careful when using the key oil The end of the oil spout is sharp and therefore can spray out of the spout and possibly into your eyes. 1. After applying oil, move the key several times to the key mechanisms. 28 * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the keys or instrument.
Owner's Manual
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...adjust the position of tune. Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them . → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them . → Contact the dealer from whom.... → Wipe away excessive oil from the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Felts or corks may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of alignment or the pads may be out of alignment....
...adjust the position of tune. Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them . → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them . → Contact the dealer from whom.... → Wipe away excessive oil from the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Felts or corks may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of alignment or the pads may be out of alignment....