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.... • When inserting the strap hook into the instrument's strap ring, or while playing, always hold onto the instrument with this manual, please keep it should be of no concern in los- The mouthpiece or other parts may change over time however, it in any support places excessive weight on the instrument. ing the screw so only loosen the screw...
.... • When inserting the strap hook into the instrument's strap ring, or while playing, always hold onto the instrument with this manual, please keep it should be of no concern in los- The mouthpiece or other parts may change over time however, it in any support places excessive weight on the instrument. ing the screw so only loosen the screw...
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... 19.) ● When setting the instrument down for long periods of time. For this reason, sudden changes in temperature or humidity may result in cracking of the body or difficulty when connecting the body sections together at...instrument has adjusted to room temperature. ● When the instrument is used. ● During the winter season before using it for a short period of time, use it . Please take into consideration, the place that the instrument will be used and the manner in its case. Do not use it under the following precautions. ● After playing it is new, do not use...
... 19.) ● When setting the instrument down for long periods of time. For this reason, sudden changes in temperature or humidity may result in cracking of the body or difficulty when connecting the body sections together at...instrument has adjusted to room temperature. ● When the instrument is used. ● During the winter season before using it for a short period of time, use it . Please take into consideration, the place that the instrument will be used and the manner in its case. Do not use it under the following precautions. ● After playing it is new, do not use...
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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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...left hand as well. ■ Assembly Bb/A Clarinet 1. Also, if you have difficulty attaching the joints together when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. To link the upper and lower joint bridge keys together, hold the upper joint ... and press the upper 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. After connecting the upper and lower joints together, attach the mouthpiece. 2. Assembly Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following...
...left hand as well. ■ Assembly Bb/A Clarinet 1. Also, if you have difficulty attaching the joints together when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. To link the upper and lower joint bridge keys together, hold the upper joint ... and press the upper 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. After connecting the upper and lower joints together, attach the mouthpiece. 2. Assembly Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following...
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... and then the mouthpiece/neck assembly into the upper joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not come into the upper joint. When assembling the bass clarinet, insert the peg at this point to the lower joint. bling the instrument. Attaching the bell to provide stability when standing the instrument on the bell with the...
... and then the mouthpiece/neck assembly into the upper joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not come into the upper joint. When assembling the bass clarinet, insert the peg at this point to the lower joint. bling the instrument. Attaching the bell to provide stability when standing the instrument on the bell with the...
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...the tip end of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is high. When the pitch is complete, retighten the fastening screw to tune the clarinet. When the pitch is not being played. Upper Neck Fastening Screw 18 Attach the reed to tune the bass clarinet. Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use a piece of the reed ...out on the ligature as shown in some water. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is low. When the pitch is seen over the end of gauze to secure the reed. Barrel When the pitch is high. Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed 1.
...the tip end of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is high. When the pitch is complete, retighten the fastening screw to tune the clarinet. When the pitch is not being played. Upper Neck Fastening Screw 18 Attach the reed to tune the bass clarinet. Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use a piece of the reed ...out on the ligature as shown in some water. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is low. When the pitch is seen over the end of gauze to secure the reed. Barrel When the pitch is high. Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed 1.
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...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 possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone... oil from the mouthpiece and 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 the keys. * To prevent damage to...
...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 possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone... oil from the mouthpiece and 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 the keys. * To prevent damage 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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... become dislodged when performing maintenance on the instrument or when wiping the instrument with the body or other keys. When assembling the instrument, be careful not to your dealer for repair. Hold on to the receiver side as dropping the instrument, closing the case when an object is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune. In this time, make the joints...
... become dislodged when performing maintenance on the instrument or when wiping the instrument with the body or other keys. When assembling the instrument, be careful not to your dealer for repair. Hold on to the receiver side as dropping the instrument, closing the case when an object is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune. In this time, make the joints...
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