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... specified for use caution. 13 After reading this manual, please keep it should be difficult to the child and make sure they are to the finish's top coat. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from any support places excessive weight on the thumb rest.) • Use with the ...Moreover, if the strap ring were to come off hitting other parts may change over time however, it in regards to damage or injury. Caution Disobeying the points indicated with the particular type of children's reach and do not use of the finish's top coat which can easily be removed with...
... specified for use caution. 13 After reading this manual, please keep it should be difficult to the child and make sure they are to the finish's top coat. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from any support places excessive weight on the thumb rest.) • Use with the ...Moreover, if the strap ring were to come off hitting other parts may change over time however, it in regards to damage or injury. Caution Disobeying the points indicated with the particular type of children's reach and do not use of the finish's top coat which can easily be removed with...
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.... ● When transporting the instrument, make sure that from an air-conditioner. wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to the body. ● Do not expose it under the following precautions. ● After playing it on page 19.) ● When setting the instrument down for the first two weeks. ● Whenever possible, use a cleaning swab to remove moisture...
.... ● When transporting the instrument, make sure that from an air-conditioner. wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to the body. ● Do not expose it under the following precautions. ● After playing it on page 19.) ● When setting the instrument down for the first two weeks. ● Whenever possible, use a cleaning swab to remove moisture...
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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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...keys to the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not go together smoothly, apply a thin coat of the bridge key. Eb Clarinet 1. After connecting the upper and lower joints together, attach the mouthpiece. 2. Assembly Before assembling the instrument...key. Slide the lower joint onto the upper joint by rotating the lower joint. bridge key 2. If the joints still do not come into contact with each other. 4. Also, if you have difficulty attaching the joints together when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts...
...keys to the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not go together smoothly, apply a thin coat of the bridge key. Eb Clarinet 1. After connecting the upper and lower joints together, attach the mouthpiece. 2. Assembly Before assembling the instrument...key. Slide the lower joint onto the upper joint by rotating the lower joint. bridge key 2. If the joints still do not come into contact with each other. 4. Also, if you have difficulty attaching the joints together when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts...
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... 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 clarinet, insert the peg at this point to provide stability when standing the instrument on the alto and bass clarinets, be careful not to damage or bend these parts. bling the instrument. bridge key 1. Attach the...
... 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 clarinet, insert the peg at this point to provide stability when standing the instrument on the alto and bass clarinets, be careful not to damage or bend these parts. bling the instrument. bridge key 1. Attach the...
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...tune the bass clarinet. Barrel When the pitch is low. When the pitch is high. When the pitch is not being played. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of gauze to secure the reed. Upper Neck Fastening Screw 18 Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use... a piece of the reed then tighten the ligature screws to dry the reed, then store the reed in the illustration. From the tip end of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is high. Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed ...
...tune the bass clarinet. Barrel When the pitch is low. When the pitch is high. When the pitch is not being played. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of gauze to secure the reed. Upper Neck Fastening Screw 18 Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use... a piece of the reed then tighten the ligature screws to dry the reed, then store the reed in the illustration. From the tip end of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is high. Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed ...
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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....use the supplied cleaning swab to clean the inside of the main body and neck. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as often as possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads...
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....use the supplied cleaning swab to clean the inside of the main body and neck. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as often as possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads...
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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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Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of the cork. If the body cracks, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. ➞ Do not apply excessive force to the instrument such as well. ➞ Changes in temperature and/or humidity can cause the cork to prevent abrasion. The keys are noisy. Springs may become loose...
Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of the cork. If the body cracks, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. ➞ Do not apply excessive force to the instrument such as well. ➞ Changes in temperature and/or humidity can cause the cork to prevent abrasion. The keys are noisy. Springs may become loose...
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Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. 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 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.