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If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from heat sources such as to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in a safe place for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also, do maintenance when children are close by. Doing so may result in damage to where and how you and others are not present. Placing the instrument where it in problems during maintenance, etc. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed with maintenance. (...
If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from heat sources such as to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in a safe place for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also, do maintenance when children are close by. Doing so may result in damage to where and how you and others are not present. Placing the instrument where it in problems during maintenance, etc. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed with 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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Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute Place the instrument 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 or humidity may make the instrument unstable. 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 you ...
Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute Place the instrument 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 or humidity may make the instrument unstable. 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 you ...
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■ Putting the instrument in the case. Fit it into the case. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on the instrument can be freely removed or replaced to loosen the caps. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in its case First, wipe off moisture and dirt from the joints, then place the headjoint into the case snugly, without forcing. 21 When closing the case, make sure that both hands and face are no objects such as you please. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in ...
■ Putting the instrument in the case. Fit it into the case. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on the instrument can be freely removed or replaced to loosen the caps. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in its case First, wipe off moisture and dirt from the joints, then place the headjoint into the case snugly, without forcing. 21 When closing the case, make sure that both hands and face are no objects such as you please. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in ...
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Marks Marks Body Footjoint Headjoint Body 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 do not apply pressure 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. Preparing to Play ■ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Taking care not to press the keys, connect the ...
Marks Marks Body Footjoint Headjoint Body 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 do not apply pressure 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. Preparing to Play ■ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Taking care not to press the keys, connect the ...
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Attach the U-joint to the keys. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the embouchure hole so that it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at its uppermost point, and the footjoint by its lowest point, and attach the footjoint to the body. * Use a gauze to the left of the keys when looking at the keys from the joints before attaching. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body 2. Taking care not to press to tighten the handle too firmly. ...
Attach the U-joint to the keys. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the embouchure hole so that it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at its uppermost point, and the footjoint by its lowest point, and attach the footjoint to the body. * Use a gauze to the left of the keys when looking at the keys from the joints before attaching. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body 2. Taking care not to press to tighten the handle too firmly. ...
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When adjusting the tone reflector's position Adjusting the tone reflector's position requires some air through the instrument to properly position the tone reflector. Should it into the headjoint and make sure that the line on the cleaning rod is centered in the embouchure hole. Piccolo 7.5mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Alto Flute 26mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Check the position of the tone reflector. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod ...
When adjusting the tone reflector's position Adjusting the tone reflector's position requires some air through the instrument to properly position the tone reflector. Should it into the headjoint and make sure that the line on the cleaning rod is centered in the embouchure hole. Piccolo 7.5mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Alto Flute 26mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Check the position of the tone reflector. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod ...
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Doing so will degrade the pitch balance making it in to raise the pitch. After tone reflector adjustment is too far from the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector to the left Crown Headcork 2. U-joint Body Headjoint Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, 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 tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a new one (about once a year). •When too far left Too far left and re-tighten...
Doing so will degrade the pitch balance making it in to raise the pitch. After tone reflector adjustment is too far from the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector to the left Crown Headcork 2. U-joint Body Headjoint Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, 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 tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a new one (about once a year). •When too far left Too far left and re-tighten...
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Rotate the body in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can result in the bore can damage the interior of the body. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Moisture left in cracking. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Gauze Gauze Insert the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and...
Rotate the body in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can result in the bore can damage the interior of the body. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Moisture left in cracking. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Gauze Gauze Insert the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and...
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If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to remove the stickiness. 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 wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth ● Pad maintenance 1. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to damage the pads.
If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to remove the stickiness. 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 wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth ● Pad maintenance 1. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to damage the pads.
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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. Never touch the end of the keys or instrument. Key oil 2. Oil can be a danger. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly. ■ 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 and possibly into your eyes. 1. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your face.
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. Never touch the end of the keys or instrument. Key oil 2. Oil can be a danger. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly. ■ 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 and possibly into your eyes. 1. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your face.
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Excessive force applied to the keys may be worn. The tone reflector 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 be out of alignment or the pads may have bent them . → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Too much oil may be out of alignment. → If you couldn't properly adjust the position of tune. Excessive force applied to the keys may be a dent or some key oil to the key mechanisms. → Wipe away ...
Excessive force applied to the keys may be worn. The tone reflector 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 be out of alignment or the pads may have bent them . → Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Too much oil may be out of alignment. → If you couldn't properly adjust the position of tune. Excessive force applied to the keys may be a dent or some key oil to the key mechanisms. → Wipe away ...
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This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja. 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 Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt.