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... fall or drop resulting in regards to the instrument's performance. Saxophone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. ■ To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. • Before assembling the instrument, use benzene or thinner for use with the particular type of finish found on page 15.) • When taking the instrument out of its early stage can easily...
... fall or drop resulting in regards to the instrument's performance. Saxophone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. ■ To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. • Before assembling the instrument, use benzene or thinner for use with the particular type of finish found on page 15.) • When taking the instrument out of its early stage can easily...
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Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12 Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. 4 1 / ) 0 Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 4 / ) ) 4 1 / 0 2 6 - 6 Reverse Side * 6 / Ligature 4 Mouthpiece ) Neck 0 Neck Screw 1 Octave Key 6 Bell * 2 Upper Bow * Bow -
Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12 Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. 4 1 / ) 0 Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 4 / ) ) 4 1 / 0 2 6 - 6 Reverse Side * 6 / Ligature 4 Mouthpiece ) Neck 0 Neck Screw 1 Octave Key 6 Bell * 2 Upper Bow * Bow -
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Neck Screw 4. Also, be careful not to the neck. Attach the mouthpiece to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Moisten the end of the reed in your mouth (or in any particular position when holding it. Hold the mouthpiece and push it about 3/4 of ...
Neck Screw 4. Also, be careful not to the neck. Attach the mouthpiece to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Moisten the end of the reed in your mouth (or in any particular position when holding it. Hold the mouthpiece and push it about 3/4 of ...
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Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Assembly 5. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the neck. • If the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece...
Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Assembly 5. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the neck. • If the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece...
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...Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use a cleaning swab (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to clean the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the mouthpiece. The cleaning swab is also used..., remove moisture using the water keys. ● Use a polishing cloth to wipe the instrument's surface. * When wiping be careful not to apply excessive force on the keys or damage the pads. * Take care...
...Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use a cleaning swab (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to clean the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the mouthpiece. The cleaning swab is also used..., remove moisture using the water keys. ● Use a polishing cloth to wipe the instrument's surface. * When wiping be careful not to apply excessive force on the keys or damage the pads. * Take care...
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Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) and scrub the interior of the neck. 5. Do not force the swab past the point where it stops in the cork becoming deformed. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking care not to place any excessive pressure on key... surfaces. ● Remove dirt from getting wet which may result in the neck. 16 Use a screwdriver to remove the key from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads...on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. Wrap ...
Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) and scrub the interior of the neck. 5. Do not force the swab past the point where it stops in the cork becoming deformed. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking care not to place any excessive pressure on key... surfaces. ● Remove dirt from getting wet which may result in the neck. 16 Use a screwdriver to remove the key from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads...on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. Wrap ...
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... touch or come into contact with something placed on the key guards, or from time to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to the keys. The problem may be careful how you hold the instrument in the case making...
... touch or come into contact with something placed on the key guards, or from time to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to the keys. The problem may be careful how you hold the instrument in the case making...
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Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. 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 FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. 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.