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...to the child and make sure they are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on high-end models is unstable may cause the instrument to fall off hitting other parts may lead to ...Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. ■ To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. • Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section. • After playing, remove moisture from the instrument. (➞ See "Instrument Maintenance" on page 15.) • Check and perform maintenance on the instrument...
...to the child and make sure they are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on high-end models is unstable may cause the instrument to fall off hitting other parts may lead to ...Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. ■ To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. • Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section. • After playing, remove moisture from the instrument. (➞ See "Instrument Maintenance" on page 15.) • Check and perform maintenance on the instrument...
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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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... to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck cork. Attach the neck to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Neck Screw 4. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the saxophone's body are thin, it is important to remember not to put too much...
... to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck cork. Attach the neck to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Neck Screw 4. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the saxophone's body are thin, it is important to remember not to put too much...
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...the ligature screws (two screws) to secure the reed. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Assembly 5. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring ...low 14 Since air temperature or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the neck. • If the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch...
...the ligature screws (two screws) to secure the reed. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Assembly 5. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring ...low 14 Since air temperature or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the neck. • If the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch...
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Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use a tonehole cleaner (sold separately) to clean the hole periodically. ● When the pads are wet, place a...dry. ● On baritone saxophones, 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 not to let the polishing ...
Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use a tonehole cleaner (sold separately) to clean the hole periodically. ● When the pads are wet, place a...dry. ● On baritone saxophones, 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 not to let the polishing ...
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...dust from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning ...Use a screwdriver to draw the swab all moisture. * The neck on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. Wrap the cork section with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. Use...Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to remove any remaining dirt and the brass soap from the neck interior. 6. Key Post ● Use a tone...
...dust from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning ...Use a screwdriver to draw the swab all moisture. * The neck on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. Wrap the cork section with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. Use...Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to remove any remaining dirt and the brass soap from the neck interior. 6. Key Post ● Use a tone...
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... been dropped or bumped causing keys to touch or come into contact with the tone holes. ➞ Do not apply pressure to the keys. Mouthpiece is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune. During assembly, do not move or are noisy Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. The keys are stiff If the key is bent, take the...
... been dropped or bumped causing keys to touch or come into contact with the tone holes. ➞ Do not apply pressure to the keys. Mouthpiece is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune. During assembly, do not move or are noisy Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. The keys are stiff If the key is bent, take the...
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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. Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan