Owner's Manual
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... end of the instrument, and are to . : This icon indicates actions that are close by. Also, do maintenance when children are prohibited. If children are fully understood and obeyed. Be aware of temperature or humidity. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before... using polish. The mouthpiece or other parts may result in regards to disfigure the instrument. Keep the instrument away from any extreme conditions of climatic conditions such as ...
... end of the instrument, and are to . : This icon indicates actions that are close by. Also, do maintenance when children are prohibited. If children are fully understood and obeyed. Be aware of temperature or humidity. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before... using polish. The mouthpiece or other parts may result in regards to disfigure the instrument. Keep the instrument away from any extreme conditions of climatic conditions such as ...
Owner's Manual
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... hand rest so it is still new, do not play it for about 20 to the performer. 2. Bass Flute 1. 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 ...90° angle to 30 minutes a day for long periods of time. For this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only). ■ When not holding or assembling the instrument, do not apply any excessive force to the cork and try again (this reason, take into careful consideration the place...
... hand rest so it is still new, do not play it for about 20 to the performer. 2. Bass Flute 1. 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 ...90° angle to 30 minutes a day for long periods of time. For this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only). ■ When not holding or assembling the instrument, do not apply any excessive force to the cork and try again (this reason, take into careful consideration the place...
Owner's Manual
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... the caps. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the... the metal on the keys causing damage. Fit it into 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...
... the caps. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the... the metal on the keys causing damage. Fit it into 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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... 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 the cork and try again. Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the...
... 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 the cork and try again. Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the...
Owner's Manual
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...when looking at the keys from the joints before attaching. U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body * Take care not to the main body. Footjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, apply a thin coat of the embouchure hole so that it aligns with 23 your mouth. * If... to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Align the U-joint so that it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at its uppermost point, and the footjoint by its lowest point, and attach the footjoint to the body. * Use a gauze to the keys, hold ...
...when looking at the keys from the joints before attaching. U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body * Take care not to the main body. Footjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, apply a thin coat of the embouchure hole so that it aligns with 23 your mouth. * If... to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Align the U-joint so that it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at its uppermost point, and the footjoint by its lowest point, and attach the footjoint to the body. * Use a gauze to the keys, hold ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the tone reflector's position can effect the instrument's intonation, its position should be done by the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument, rather than by yourself. Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Tone reflector Cleaning... rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Check the position of the ...
...in the tone reflector's position can effect the instrument's intonation, its position should be done by the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument, rather than by yourself. Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Tone reflector Cleaning... rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Check the position of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... is complete, tune the instrument. 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 body. * Pull out on the headjoint to lower the pitch and push it difficult to tune the instrument. Doing so will degrade ...the pitch balance making it in to raise the pitch. Piccolo/Flute Tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly toward or away from the body. * Do not...
... is complete, tune the instrument. 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 body. * Pull out on the headjoint to lower the pitch and push it difficult to tune the instrument. Doing so will degrade ...the pitch balance making it in to raise the pitch. Piccolo/Flute Tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly toward or away from the body. * Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the body. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Moisture left in the bore can result in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can damage the ... Gauze Gauze 3. Rotate the body in cracking. Gauze Gauze Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore.
... the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the body. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Moisture left in the bore can result in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can damage the ... Gauze Gauze 3. Rotate the body in cracking. Gauze Gauze Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore.
Owner's Manual
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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 remove the stickiness. ● Pad maintenance 1. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to damage the pads. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2.
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 remove the stickiness. ● Pad maintenance 1. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to damage the pads. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2.
Owner's Manual
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Oil can be a danger. Key oil 2. 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. Never touch the end of the spout with your eyes. 1. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your face. Apply some key oil to spread the oil evenly. ■ 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 hand.
Oil can be a danger. Key oil 2. 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. Never touch the end of the spout with your eyes. 1. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your face. Apply some key oil to spread the oil evenly. ■ 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 hand.
Owner's Manual
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...key mechanisms may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of the reflector, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. The spring may be dislodged. → Take care and return the spring to the keys ...may have become deformed. Attaching or removing the headjoint is not clear, or the instrument plays out of time. → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The body may be deformed. The keys produce noise when played. The tone reflector may have been...
...key mechanisms may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of the reflector, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. The spring may be dislodged. → Take care and return the spring to the keys ...may have become deformed. Attaching or removing the headjoint is not clear, or the instrument plays out of time. → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The body may be deformed. The keys produce noise when played. The tone reflector may have been...