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... problems during maintenance, etc. Clarinet Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions. Caution Disobeying the points indicated with a lacquer finish. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of children's mouths. Caution-Movable Thumb Rest l Adjusting the Thumb Rest 1. Please use or store the instrument in any support places excessive weight on high-end models...
... problems during maintenance, etc. Clarinet Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions. Caution Disobeying the points indicated with a lacquer finish. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of children's mouths. Caution-Movable Thumb Rest l Adjusting the Thumb Rest 1. Please use or store the instrument in any support places excessive weight on high-end models...
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Play it on page 19.) ● When setting the instrument down for a short period of time, use a cleaning swab to remove moisture or dirt from the instrument. To keep your instrument in optimum condition, please observe the following conditions. wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature. ● When the instrument is new, do not use it in places of...
Play it on page 19.) ● When setting the instrument down for a short period of time, use a cleaning swab to remove moisture or dirt from the instrument. To keep your instrument in optimum condition, please observe the following conditions. wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature. ● When the instrument is new, do not use it in places of...
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Nomenclature Eb Clarinet Bb/A Clarinet q w e q w e r t t y u Alto Clarinet q w !0 r Bass Clarinet q !2 w r !1 !3 t t i u i u i i !4 q Mouthpiece i Bell w Ligature o Register Key e Barrel !0 Neck r Upper Joint !1 Upper Neck t Key !2 Lower Neck o y Main Body !3 Fastening Screw u Lower Joint !4 Peg Reverse Side Accessories ● Mouthpiece Cap ● Cork Grease ● Polishing Cloth * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 15
Nomenclature Eb Clarinet Bb/A Clarinet q w e q w e r t t y u Alto Clarinet q w !0 r Bass Clarinet q !2 w r !1 !3 t t i u i u i i !4 q Mouthpiece i Bell w Ligature o Register Key e Barrel !0 Neck r Upper Joint !1 Upper Neck t Key !2 Lower Neck o y Main Body !3 Fastening Screw u Lower Joint !4 Peg Reverse Side Accessories ● Mouthpiece Cap ● Cork Grease ● Polishing Cloth * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 15
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... the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not go together smoothly, apply a thin coat of the bridge key. Also, if you have difficulty attaching the joints together when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. When applying cork grease,.... Attach the barrel to the upper joint and the bell to put the joints together again. After connecting the upper and lower joints together, attach the mouthpiece. 2. bridge key 2. Slide the lower joint onto the upper joint by rotating the lower joint. Hold the lower joint...
... the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not go together smoothly, apply a thin coat of the bridge key. Also, if you have difficulty attaching the joints together when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. When applying cork grease,.... Attach the barrel to the upper joint and the bell to put the joints together again. After connecting the upper and lower joints together, attach the mouthpiece. 2. bridge key 2. Slide the lower joint onto the upper joint by rotating the lower joint. Hold the lower joint...
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... assembly into the upper joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not come into the upper joint. Holding the bottom of the bridge keys, align the upper and lower bridge keys and slide the upper and lower joints together without twisting. ● On the bass...standing the instrument on the floor. 3. Assemble the upper and lower joints. bling the instrument. The bell section and tone hole on the bell with each other. 17 Hold down the pad plate on the alto clarinet is thin so please use extra caution Bell when assembling these parts when assem- When assembling the bass...
... assembly into the upper joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not come into the upper joint. Holding the bottom of the bridge keys, align the upper and lower bridge keys and slide the upper and lower joints together without twisting. ● On the bass...standing the instrument on the floor. 3. Assemble the upper and lower joints. bling the instrument. The bell section and tone hole on the bell with each other. 17 Hold down the pad plate on the alto clarinet is thin so please use extra caution Bell when assembling these parts when assem- When assembling the bass...
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... out on the ligature as shown in the illustration. Cap ■ Tuning Since the temperature of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is not being played. When the pitch is low. Mouthpiece Reed Ligature 2. Neck ● Bass Clarinet After loosening the fastening screw, push in or pull out the ...secure the reed. Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use a piece of the mouthpiece, slide on the barrel to tune the alto clarinet. When the pitch is high. Soak the reed in your mouth or in a reed case. Barrel When the pitch is seen over the end of the mouthpiece...
... out on the ligature as shown in the illustration. Cap ■ Tuning Since the temperature of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is not being played. When the pitch is low. Mouthpiece Reed Ligature 2. Neck ● Bass Clarinet After loosening the fastening screw, push in or pull out the ...secure the reed. Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use a piece of the mouthpiece, slide on the barrel to tune the alto clarinet. When the pitch is high. Soak the reed in your mouth or in a reed case. Barrel When the pitch is seen over the end of the mouthpiece...
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...and dry. 19 Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing your clarinet, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● After playing, remove the reed from the body surface, taking care not to damage parts such as the keys. * To ... possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to ...
...and dry. 19 Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing your clarinet, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● After playing, remove the reed from the body surface, taking care not to damage parts such as the keys. * To ... possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to ...
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Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove any dirt from inside the tone holes or the spaces between the keys. * Be careful not to bend any parts. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. 20
Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove any dirt from inside the tone holes or the spaces between the keys. * Be careful not to bend any parts. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. 20
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... or felts from the instrument, take the instrument to the keys. Apply key oil if the keys lack oil and are deformed and air is placed on to come in the intervals between performance and during breaks between practice. Troubleshooting The tone is too tight or loose. The instrument may become dislodged, returning it out. If pads are dry, and...
... or felts from the instrument, take the instrument to the keys. Apply key oil if the keys lack oil and are deformed and air is placed on to come in the intervals between performance and during breaks between practice. Troubleshooting The tone is too tight or loose. The instrument may become dislodged, returning it out. If pads are dry, and...
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Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja ECF ECF soy ink ECF 2428440 1111POCP-D0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.