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... high-end models is unstable may change over time however, it should be of no concern in regards to . : This icon indicates actions that are to remove.) * Please use or store the instrument in a safe place for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Keep the instrument away from any extreme conditions of this manual, please...
... high-end models is unstable may change over time however, it should be of no concern in regards to . : This icon indicates actions that are to remove.) * Please use or store the instrument in a safe place for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Keep the instrument away from any extreme conditions of this manual, please...
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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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... and footjoint placed on a stable surface. 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 experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of time. For this reason, take into careful...
... and footjoint placed on a stable surface. 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 experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of time. For this reason, take into careful...
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...replaced to loosen the caps. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in the case. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on top of the silver or silver plate. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing.... Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on...
...replaced to loosen the caps. These can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the instrument. Key cap Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in the case. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on top of the silver or silver plate. To prevent this, make sure there are clean before playing.... Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in contact with ring key caps, take care not to change the instrument's tonal character as a gauze or cloth on...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
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... rest to the instrument at a comfortable angle. * Take care not to wipe off any grime and try again. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to tighten the handle too firmly. Attach the U-joint to the keys. For the bass flute, the next...
... rest to the instrument at a comfortable angle. * Take care not to wipe off any grime and try again. Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to tighten the handle too firmly. Attach the U-joint to the keys. For the bass flute, the next...
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... Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it up before tuning. 1. 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. Piccolo 7.5mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod is centered in the embouchure hole. Tuning Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument's pitch...
... Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it up before tuning. 1. 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. Piccolo 7.5mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Line on the cleaning rod is centered in the embouchure hole. Tuning Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument's pitch...
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After tone reflector adjustment is too close to the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector to the right and re-tighten the crown. * If the cork has become worn or loose due to tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a gauze before carrying out the task. •When too ... the tone reflector, wrap the end of the cleaning rod with a new one (about once a year). •When too far left Too far left Crown Headcork 2. Doing so will degrade the pitch balance making it in to tune the instrument. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is ...
After tone reflector adjustment is too close to the crown Loosen the crown, push the tone reflector to the right and re-tighten the crown. * If the cork has become worn or loose due to tone reflector slippage, replace the cork with a gauze before carrying out the task. •When too ... the tone reflector, wrap the end of the cleaning rod with a new one (about once a year). •When too far left Too far left Crown Headcork 2. Doing so will degrade the pitch balance making it in to tune the instrument. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is ...
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... joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Insert the corner of a gauze through... the hole at the end of the body. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. ...
... joint sections as well. * Take extra care removing moisture from the instrument's bore. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is wrapped and wipe away moisture from wooden instruments. Cleaning rod Gauze Gauze 3. Insert the corner of a gauze through... the hole at the end of the body. Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. ...
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Polishing cloth Polishing cloth If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper 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 damage the pads. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to remove the stickiness. ● Pad maintenance 1.
Polishing cloth Polishing cloth If the pads are still wet, insert a piece of powder paper 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 damage the pads. While the pads are still sticky, use a polishing cloth to wipe away fingerprints or oil from them. 27 2. Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to remove the stickiness. ● Pad maintenance 1.
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Oil can be a danger. Never touch the end of the spout toward your face. Also, do not point the end of the spout with your hand. 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. 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. Key oil 2.
Oil can be a danger. Never touch the end of the spout toward your face. Also, do not point the end of the spout with your hand. 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. 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. Key oil 2.
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... you purchased the instrument. Troubleshooting The tone is difficult. The headjoint may have been left attached to the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. The spring may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of time. → Contact...
... you purchased the instrument. Troubleshooting The tone is difficult. The headjoint may have been left attached to the key mechanisms. If that doesn't improve key function, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The keys are stiff and function poorly. The spring may be worn. → Apply some other deformation in the body of time. → Contact...
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Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. 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. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.