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... precautions. The mouthpiece or other parts may result in damage to the instrument's performance. After reading this before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use or store the instrument in regards to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in a safe place for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Take care as heaters...
... precautions. The mouthpiece or other parts may result in damage to the instrument's performance. After reading this before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use or store the instrument in regards to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in a safe place for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Take care as heaters...
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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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... a day for long periods of time. Play it is at which the instrument is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before assembling. • If you experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of the hand rest so it for about 20 to the keys. • Wipe away any dirt...
... a day for long periods of time. Play it is at which the instrument is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before assembling. • If you experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of the hand rest so it for about 20 to the keys. • Wipe away any dirt...
Owners Manual
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... freely removed or replaced to loosen the caps. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with 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. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown...
... freely removed or replaced to loosen the caps. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with 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. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown...
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... grease to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Marks Body Footjoint Headjoint Body 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.
... grease to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Marks Body Footjoint Headjoint Body 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.
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..., use a cloth or gauze to tighten the handle too firmly. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the keys when...hold the body 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 embouchure hole so that it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at the keys from the joints before attaching.
..., use a cloth or gauze to tighten the handle too firmly. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. For the bass flute, the next step is positioned slightly to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from directly above. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the keys when...hold the body 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 embouchure hole so that it is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at the keys from the joints before attaching.
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... it up before tuning. 1. Check the position of the tone reflector. 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. Tuning Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some skill and should be checked periodically. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod...
... it up before tuning. 1. Check the position of the tone reflector. 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. Tuning Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some skill and should be checked periodically. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod...
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...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 raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is complete, tune the instrument. If the tone reflector is out of alignment ...* If the cork has become worn or loose due 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 the crown. * To prevent damage to the tone reflector, wrap the end of the cleaning rod with a...
...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 raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is complete, tune the instrument. If the tone reflector is out of alignment ...* If the cork has become worn or loose due 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 the crown. * To prevent damage to the tone reflector, wrap the end of the cleaning rod with a...
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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 bore can result in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can damage the interior of the cleaning ... body in cracking. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Gauze Gauze Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1.
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 bore can result in the same direction that the gauze is exposed. * Exposed metal can damage the interior of the cleaning ... body in cracking. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Gauze Gauze Wipe away moisture from the joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1.
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While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth ● Pad maintenance 1. 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. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to damage the pads.
While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Polishing cloth Polishing cloth ● Pad maintenance 1. 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. If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper to damage the pads.
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Oil can be a danger. After applying oil, move the key several times to the key mechanisms. 28 * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the keys or instrument. Apply some key oil 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 with your face. Key oil 2. Never touch the end of the spout toward your hand.
Oil can be a danger. After applying oil, move the key several times to the key mechanisms. 28 * Do not apply too much key oil. * Completely remove any oil that gets onto the surface of the keys or instrument. Apply some key oil 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 with your face. Key oil 2. Never touch the end of the spout toward your hand.
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... 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 tune. The keys produce noise when played. Attaching or removing the headjoint is not clear, or the instrument plays out of alignment or the pads may be worn. The key mechanisms may be...
... 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 tune. The keys produce noise when played. Attaching or removing the headjoint is not clear, or the instrument plays out of alignment or the pads may be worn. The key mechanisms may be...
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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 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt.