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.... If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions. The mouthpiece or other people. Be careful not to the instrument's performance. Be aware of this manual, please keep it may cause the instrument to disfigure the instrument. In regards to brass instruments with this mark may lead to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in problems during maintenance...
.... If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions. The mouthpiece or other people. Be careful not to the instrument's performance. Be aware of this manual, please keep it may cause the instrument to disfigure the instrument. In regards to brass instruments with this mark may lead to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in problems during maintenance...
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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
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...) so sudden changes in cracking of the body or difficulty when connecting the body sections together. For this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only). 1. Turn the thicker end of the hand rest so it is at which the instrument is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before assembling. • If...
...) so sudden changes in cracking of the body or difficulty when connecting the body sections together. For this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only). 1. Turn the thicker end of the hand rest so it is at which the instrument is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before assembling. • If...
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... ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on top of the silver or silver plate. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on the instrument can be freely removed or replaced to ...loosen the caps. Fit it into the case. For instruments with the metal on the keys causing damage. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. ■ Putting the instrument ...
... ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on top of the silver or silver plate. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on the instrument can be freely removed or replaced to ...loosen the caps. Fit it into the case. For instruments with the metal on the keys causing damage. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. ■ Putting the instrument ...
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Preparing to Play ■ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Taking care not to press the keys, connect the headjoint to the body. * Use the markings on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to the cork and try again. Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. ... to the keys on the headjoint and body as a guide for aligning the two sections. 22 * If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, apply a thin coat of cork grease to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Marks...
Preparing to Play ■ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Taking care not to press the keys, connect the headjoint to the body. * Use the markings on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to the cork and try again. Body Flute Headjoint Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. ... to the keys on the headjoint and body as a guide for aligning the two sections. 22 * If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, apply a thin coat of cork grease to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Marks...
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... you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to wipe off any grime and try to attach it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at the keys from the joints before attaching. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly ...the body. * Use a gauze to tighten the handle too firmly. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the keys when looking at a comfortable angle. * Take care not to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. Attach...
... you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to wipe off any grime and try to attach it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at the keys from the joints before attaching. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly ...the body. * Use a gauze to tighten the handle too firmly. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the keys when looking at a comfortable angle. * Take care not to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. Attach...
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... 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, blow some skill and should be checked periodically. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert...
... 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, blow some skill and should be checked periodically. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert...
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... the end of alignment When the tone reflector is too far from the body. * Do not adjust the space between the headjoint and U-joint. Doing so will degrade the pitch balance making it in to tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a new one (about once a year). •When too far left Too... tone reflector is too close to the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector to the right and re-tighten the crown. * If the cork has become worn or loose due to raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is complete, tune the instrument....
... the end of alignment When the tone reflector is too far from the body. * Do not adjust the space between the headjoint and U-joint. Doing so will degrade the pitch balance making it in to tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a new one (about once a year). •When too far left Too... tone reflector is too close to the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector to the right and re-tighten the crown. * If the cork has become worn or loose due to raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is complete, tune the instrument....
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...away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Insert the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is exposed. * Exposed metal can result in the same direction that ...the gauze is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Rotate the body in cracking. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ●...
...away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Insert the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is exposed. * Exposed metal can result in the same direction that ...the gauze is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Rotate the body in cracking. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ●...
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Polishing cloth Polishing cloth Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to apply pressure on the keys, use a piece of cleaning paper between the pad and the tone hole and completely remove moisture from the instrument's exterior. * When cleaning the keys, take care not to remove the stickiness. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to damage the pads. ● Pad maintenance 1.
Polishing cloth Polishing cloth Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to apply pressure on the keys, use a piece of cleaning paper between the pad and the tone hole and completely remove moisture from the instrument's exterior. * When cleaning the keys, take care not to remove the stickiness. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to damage the pads. ● Pad maintenance 1.
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Never touch the end of the keys or instrument. Apply some key oil to the key mechanisms. 28 * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the spout with your hand. Oil can be a danger. Also, do not point the end of the spout and possibly into your face. Key oil 2. ■ Maintenance required every two to three months Be careful when using the key oil The end of the oil spout is sharp and therefore can spray out of the spout toward your eyes. 1. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly.
Never touch the end of the keys or instrument. Apply some key oil to the key mechanisms. 28 * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the spout with your hand. Oil can be a danger. Also, do not point the end of the spout and possibly into your face. Key oil 2. ■ Maintenance required every two to three months Be careful when using the key oil The end of the oil spout is sharp and therefore can spray out of the spout toward your eyes. 1. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly.
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... body of time. → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Screws may have come loose. → Re-tighten the screws. Troubleshooting The tone is difficult. Too much oil may have been applied to the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The pads and tone holes may...
... body of time. → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Screws may have come loose. → Re-tighten the screws. Troubleshooting The tone is difficult. Too much oil may have been applied to the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The pads and tone holes may...
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Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja ECF ECF ECF ECF xxxxxxx 2500852 0709PONK-B0 Printed in Japan Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja.
Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja ECF ECF ECF ECF xxxxxxx 2500852 0709PONK-B0 Printed in Japan Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja.