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... high-end models is unstable may be difficult to remove.) * Please use or store the instrument in its early stage can easily be aware of this mark may change over time however, it in regards to brass instruments with this before using The precautions...type of temperature or humidity. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of the finish's top coat which should clearly explain these precautions. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. If children are using the instrument, a guardian should be paid attention to key balance, linkage, or pads...
... high-end models is unstable may be difficult to remove.) * Please use or store the instrument in its early stage can easily be aware of this mark may change over time however, it in regards to brass instruments with this before using The precautions...type of temperature or humidity. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of the finish's top coat which should clearly explain these precautions. Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. If children are using the instrument, a guardian should be paid attention to key balance, linkage, or pads...
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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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... instrument is still new, do not apply any excessive force to the keys. • Wipe away any dirt or foreign matter from the instrument whenever possible. Before Playing the Instrument ■ Cautions regarding wooden instruments ■ When not holding or assembling the instrument, do not play it is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to piccolo and bass...
... instrument is still new, do not apply any excessive force to the keys. • Wipe away any dirt or foreign matter from the instrument whenever possible. Before Playing the Instrument ■ Cautions regarding wooden instruments ■ When not holding or assembling the instrument, do not play it is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to piccolo and bass...
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..., make sure there are clean before playing. ■ Putting the instrument in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on the keys causing damage. For instruments with the metal on the instrument can be freely removed or replaced to loosen the caps. Key cap...the case, make sure that both hands and face are no objects such as you please. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. Fit it into the case. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. Doing so...
..., make sure there are clean before playing. ■ Putting the instrument in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on the keys causing damage. For instruments with the metal on the instrument can be freely removed or replaced to loosen the caps. Key cap...the case, make sure that both hands and face are no objects such as you please. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. Fit it into the case. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. Doing so...
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...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 headjoint to the body. * Use... the markings on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to the ...
...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 headjoint to the body. * Use... the markings on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to the ...
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...adjust the position (angle) of the keys when looking at the keys from the joints before attaching. Taking care not to press to the keys, hold the body in the middle and try again. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body 2. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use... difficulty, hold the body at a comfortable angle. * Take care not to the keys. Align the U-joint 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...
...adjust the position (angle) of the keys when looking at the keys from the joints before attaching. Taking care not to press to the keys, hold the body in the middle and try again. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. U-Joint Headjoint Hand rest Body 2. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use... difficulty, hold the body at a comfortable angle. * Take care not to the keys. Align the U-joint 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...
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...tone reflector's position can effect the instrument's intonation, its position should be checked periodically. Should it up before tuning. 1. Check the position of the tone reflector. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it into the headjoint and make...Tuning Since changes 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...
...tone reflector's position can effect the instrument's intonation, its position should be checked periodically. Should it up before tuning. 1. Check the position of the tone reflector. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it into the headjoint and make...Tuning Since changes 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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... the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the headjoint slightly toward or away from the body. * Do not adjust the space between the headjoint and U-joint. U-joint Body Headjoint 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...
... the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the headjoint slightly toward or away from the body. * Do not adjust the space between the headjoint and U-joint. U-joint Body Headjoint 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...
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Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Moisture left in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can result in cracking. Gauze Gauze Insert the corner of a gauze through ... of the body. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Rotate the body in the bore can damage the interior of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the...
Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Moisture left in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can result in cracking. Gauze Gauze Insert the corner of a gauze through ... of the body. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Rotate the body in the bore can damage the interior of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the...
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● Pad maintenance 1. 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. 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. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth
● Pad maintenance 1. 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. 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. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth
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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 toward your face. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly. Never touch the end of the spout with your eyes. 1. ■ 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 hand. Oil can be a danger. Key oil 2. Also, do not point 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 toward your face. After applying oil, move the key several times to spread the oil evenly. Never touch the end of the spout with your eyes. 1. ■ 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 hand. Oil can be a danger. Key oil 2. Also, do not point the end of the keys or instrument.
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... purchased the instrument. The keys produce noise when played. The key mechanisms may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of the reflector, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Troubleshooting The tone is difficult. The tone reflector may be out of alignment. → If you couldn't properly adjust the position of the instrument. →...
... purchased the instrument. The keys produce noise when played. The key mechanisms may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of the reflector, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Troubleshooting The tone is difficult. The tone reflector may be out of alignment. → If you couldn't properly adjust the position of the instrument. →...
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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.