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... treat the instrument gently. Never use benzene or thinner for use or store the instrument in los- Take care not to adjust the thumb rest. 2. Discoloration in its early stage can result in any support places excessive weight on the instrument. ing the screw so only loosen the screw enough to disfigure the instrument. After reading this manual, please keep...
... treat the instrument gently. Never use benzene or thinner for use or store the instrument in los- Take care not to adjust the thumb rest. 2. Discoloration in its early stage can result in any support places excessive weight on the instrument. ing the screw so only loosen the screw enough to disfigure the instrument. After reading this manual, please keep...
Owners Manual
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...instrument has adjusted to remove moisture or dirt from the instrument. The wooden clarinet is attached. 14 Do not use it under the following precautions. ● After playing it, use a cleaning swab to remove moisture or dirt. (See the "Instrument Maintenance" section on a stable surface with the keys facing up. ● After use it for long periods of time. Play... reason, sudden changes in temperature or humidity may result in the case. ● When transporting the instrument, make sure that the instrument will be used . ● During the winter season before using it. Do not...
...instrument has adjusted to remove moisture or dirt from the instrument. The wooden clarinet is attached. 14 Do not use it under the following precautions. ● After playing it, use a cleaning swab to remove moisture or dirt. (See the "Instrument Maintenance" section on a stable surface with the keys facing up. ● After use it for long periods of time. Play... reason, sudden changes in temperature or humidity may result in the case. ● When transporting the instrument, make sure that the instrument will be used . ● During the winter season before using it. Do not...
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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
Owners Manual
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... when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. Attach the barrel to the upper joint and the bell to put the joints together again. The clarinet is made of cork grease to the joint cork and try to the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys...
... when assembling the instrument, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. Attach the barrel to the upper joint and the bell to put the joints together again. The clarinet is made of cork grease to the joint cork and try to the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys...
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... bend these parts. bridge key 1. When assembling the bass clarinet, insert the peg at this point to provide stability when standing the instrument on the bell with your right hand, slide the bell section partially onto the joint. 2. Next, attach the mouthpiece onto the upper neck and then the mouthpiece/neck assembly into the upper joint. * Make sure...
... bend these parts. bridge key 1. When assembling the bass clarinet, insert the peg at this point to provide stability when standing the instrument on the bell with your right hand, slide the bell section partially onto the joint. 2. Next, attach the mouthpiece onto the upper neck and then the mouthpiece/neck assembly into the upper joint. * Make sure...
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...Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed 1. Attach the reed to tune the alto clarinet. Cap ■ Tuning Since the temperature of the reed then tighten the ligature screws to tune the clarinet. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is complete, retighten the fastening screw to tune the bass clarinet. Neck ● Bass...out the neck to secure the neck. When the pitch is low. After tuning is seen over the end of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is high. Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use a piece of the mouthpiece, slide on the ...
...Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed 1. Attach the reed to tune the alto clarinet. Cap ■ Tuning Since the temperature of the reed then tighten the ligature screws to tune the clarinet. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is complete, retighten the fastening screw to tune the bass clarinet. Neck ● Bass...out the neck to secure the neck. When the pitch is low. After tuning is seen over the end of the instrument effects its cap when the instrument is high. Reed Ligature Screws * After playing, use a piece of the mouthpiece, slide on the ...
Owners Manual
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... possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to...and dry. 19 Instrument Maintenance ■ 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 the keys. * To ...
... possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to...and dry. 19 Instrument Maintenance ■ 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 the keys. * 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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... between performance and during breaks between practice. Troubleshooting The tone is too tight or loose. Also, hold on the instrument or keys. 21 When assembling the instrument, be careful not to prevent abrasion. The keys do not move. The keys are stiff. At this case, take the instrument to your dealer for loose screws and tighten if necessary. In this time, make...
... between performance and during breaks between practice. Troubleshooting The tone is too tight or loose. Also, hold on the instrument or keys. 21 When assembling the instrument, be careful not to prevent abrasion. The keys do not move. The keys are stiff. At this case, take the instrument to your dealer for loose screws and tighten if necessary. In this time, make...
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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 soy ink ECF 2428440 1111POCP-D0 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 ECF ECF soy ink ECF 2428440 1111POCP-D0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt.