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... to . : This icon indicates actions that are to disfigure the instrument. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of climatic conditions such as heaters, etc. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. Be aware of the finish's top coat which should be paid attention to key balance, linkage, or...
... to . : This icon indicates actions that are to disfigure the instrument. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of climatic conditions such as heaters, etc. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. Be aware of the finish's top coat which should be paid attention to key balance, linkage, or...
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Nomenclature ■ Piccolo Headjoint 18 Crown Embouchure Hole ■ Flute Headjoint Body Crown Embouchure Hole Keys Headjoint Crown Body Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Footjoint Keys Body Keys Footjoint
Nomenclature ■ Piccolo Headjoint 18 Crown Embouchure Hole ■ Flute Headjoint Body Crown Embouchure Hole Keys Headjoint Crown Body Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Footjoint Keys Body Keys Footjoint
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■ Alto Flute Crown Headjoint 19 Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Lip Plate U-Joint Crown Headjoint Embouchure Hole Body Keys ■ Bass Flute U-Joint Body Hand rest Footjoint Headjoint Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Crown Keys Footjoint
■ Alto Flute Crown Headjoint 19 Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Lip Plate U-Joint Crown Headjoint Embouchure Hole Body Keys ■ Bass Flute U-Joint Body Hand rest Footjoint Headjoint Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Crown Keys Footjoint
Owners Manual
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...with its hand rest and footjoint placed on a stable surface. Hand rest Bass Flute Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following points. • When holding the flute Some flute and piccolo bodies are made of natural wood (Grenadilla) so sudden changes in temperature... before assembling. • If you experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of cork grease to piccolo and bass flutes only). 1. Before Playing the Instrument ■ Cautions regarding wooden instruments ■ When not holding or assembling the instrument, do not ...
...with its hand rest and footjoint placed on a stable surface. Hand rest Bass Flute Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following points. • When holding the flute Some flute and piccolo bodies are made of natural wood (Grenadilla) so sudden changes in temperature... before assembling. • If you experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of cork grease to piccolo and bass flutes only). 1. Before Playing the Instrument ■ Cautions regarding wooden instruments ■ When not holding or assembling the instrument, do not ...
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Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. * Take care not grasp the lip plate on the headjoint, and ...
Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. * Take care not grasp the lip plate on the headjoint, and ...
Owners Manual
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... body. * Use a gauze to the main body. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to the keys. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to tighten the handle too firmly. Taking care not to press to the keys, hold the body in the..., hold the body at the keys from the joints before attaching. Attach the U-joint to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto...
... body. * Use a gauze to the main body. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to the keys. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to tighten the handle too firmly. Taking care not to press to the keys, hold the body in the..., hold the body at the keys from the joints before attaching. Attach the U-joint to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto...
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... center, either right or left, follow the instructions given on the next page to properly position the tone reflector. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it into the headjoint and make sure that the line on the cleaning rod is centered... in temperature and humidity have an effect on the cleaning rod Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Alto Flute 26mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Piccolo 7.5mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the instrument's pitch,...
... center, either right or left, follow the instructions given on the next page to properly position the tone reflector. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it into the headjoint and make sure that the line on the cleaning rod is centered... in temperature and humidity have an effect on the cleaning rod Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Alto Flute 26mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Piccolo 7.5mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the instrument's pitch,...
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... out the task. •When too far right Too far right Crown Headcork 25 When the tone reflector is complete, tune the instrument. Piccolo/Flute 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 raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly toward or away from the body. * Do not adjust the space between the ...
... out the task. •When too far right Too far right Crown Headcork 25 When the tone reflector is complete, tune the instrument. Piccolo/Flute 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 raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly toward or away from the body. * Do not adjust the space between the ...