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Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. 4 1 / ) 0 Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 4 / ) ) 4 1 / 0 2 6 - 6 Reverse Side * 6 / Ligature 4 Mouthpiece ) Neck 0 Neck Screw 1 Octave Key 6 Bell * 2 Upper Bow * Bow - Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12
Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. 4 1 / ) 0 Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 4 / ) ) 4 1 / 0 2 6 - 6 Reverse Side * 6 / Ligature 4 Mouthpiece ) Neck 0 Neck Screw 1 Octave Key 6 Bell * 2 Upper Bow * Bow - Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12
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...the reed in your mouth (or in any particular position when holding it. Attach the mouthpiece to secure it. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck screw to the neck. Neck Screw 4. Also, be careful not to damage the instrument by using a slow twisting motion. * If it is difficult... to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck cork. Be careful not to the body. Attach the neck to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the saxophone...
...the reed in your mouth (or in any particular position when holding it. Attach the mouthpiece to secure it. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck screw to the neck. Neck Screw 4. Also, be careful not to damage the instrument by using a slow twisting motion. * If it is difficult... to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck cork. Be careful not to the body. Attach the neck to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the saxophone...
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... note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the mouthpiece on the instrument. 7. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. When the pitch is high When the pitch is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the... or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the neck. • If the pitch is low 14 Assembly 5. First, place the reed so that the tip of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two...
... note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the mouthpiece on the instrument. 7. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. When the pitch is high When the pitch is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the... or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the neck. • If the pitch is low 14 Assembly 5. First, place the reed so that the tip of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two...
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... Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument's neck and body. * To prevent damage to completely remove the moisture. 15 The cleaning swab is small and becomes easily clogged, use a cleaning swab (sold separately...
... Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument's neck and body. * To prevent damage to completely remove the moisture. 15 The cleaning swab is small and becomes easily clogged, use a cleaning swab (sold separately...
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.... Make a lukewarm soap solution mixing brass soap (sold separately) with warm water (30 to 40 degrees Centigrade: 86 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the neck. 16 After removing all the water from the side surfaces of keys and key posts. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking... allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from the neck interior, dry with a cleaning swab drawn through . Wrap with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. Apply some clean water to the brush to remove any remaining dirt...
.... Make a lukewarm soap solution mixing brass soap (sold separately) with warm water (30 to 40 degrees Centigrade: 86 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the neck. 16 After removing all the water from the side surfaces of keys and key posts. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking... allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from the neck interior, dry with a cleaning swab drawn through . Wrap with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. Apply some clean water to the brush to remove any remaining dirt...
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... after playing. Please treat the instrument with the tone holes. ➞ Do not apply pressure to the keys. Forcing the mouthpiece onto the neck without cork grease may result in damage to the cork. The keys do not apply unnecessary pressure on the key guards, or from time to...sure that the instrument is properly greased. Troubleshooting The sound is difficult to attach to the neck Apply some cork grease to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Also, when placing the saxophone in the intervals between performance. • Key...
... after playing. Please treat the instrument with the tone holes. ➞ Do not apply pressure to the keys. Forcing the mouthpiece onto the neck without cork grease may result in damage to the cork. The keys do not apply unnecessary pressure on the key guards, or from time to...sure that the instrument is properly greased. Troubleshooting The sound is difficult to attach to the neck Apply some cork grease to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Also, when placing the saxophone in the intervals between performance. • Key...