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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 - Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12
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... using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Hold the mouthpiece and push it about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using a slow twisting motion. * If it . 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 pressure on the instrument in some water). 2. Neck Screw 4. Attach the neck to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Moisten the end of the reed in your mouth (or in any particular ...
... using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Hold the mouthpiece and push it about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using a slow twisting motion. * If it . 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 pressure on the instrument in some water). 2. Neck Screw 4. Attach the neck to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Moisten the end of the reed in your mouth (or in any particular ...
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...adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of the neck. • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two screws) to secure...Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low 14 Assembly 5. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece...
...adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of the neck. • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two screws) to secure...Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low 14 Assembly 5. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece...
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... and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use a cleaning swab (sold separately) to clean the inside of the instrument's neck and body. * To prevent damage to completely remove the moisture. 15
... and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use a cleaning swab (sold separately) to clean the inside of the instrument's neck and body. * To prevent damage to completely remove the moisture. 15
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...place any excessive pressure on the soprano saxophone is removed, apply some of the soap solution to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months) The neck should be cleaned once about every six months. 1. Make a lukewarm soap solution mixing brass soap (sold separately) with a cleaning swab...to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any remaining dirt and the brass soap from the neck interior. 6. Wrap the cork section with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. After the dirt is narrow making it stops in a soap to remove the key...
...place any excessive pressure on the soprano saxophone is removed, apply some of the soap solution to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months) The neck should be cleaned once about every six months. 1. Make a lukewarm soap solution mixing brass soap (sold separately) with a cleaning swab...to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any remaining dirt and the brass soap from the neck interior. 6. Wrap the cork section with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. After the dirt is narrow making it stops in a soap to remove the key...
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...➞ Do not apply pressure to your dealer for loose screws and tighten. 17 Please treat the instrument with care. Forcing the mouthpiece onto the neck without cork grease may not be careful. When you hold the instrument in the intervals between performance. • Key mechanisms are worn. ➞ ...; The cork or felt on the keys has fallen off, torn, or become dislodged, returning it in damage to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Solder can easily collect on the instrument. The problem may be related to the pads. •...
...➞ Do not apply pressure to your dealer for loose screws and tighten. 17 Please treat the instrument with care. Forcing the mouthpiece onto the neck without cork grease may not be careful. When you hold the instrument in the intervals between performance. • Key mechanisms are worn. ➞ ...; The cork or felt on the keys has fallen off, torn, or become dislodged, returning it in damage to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Solder can easily collect on the instrument. The problem may be related to the pads. •...
