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For this reason, take into careful consideration the place and manner in which the instrument is used. • During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before playing. • When the instrument is still new, do not play it for long periods of time. Play it for about 20 to 30 minutes a day for approximately 2 weeks. • Both during and after performance, remove moisture and dirt from the instrument whenever possible. ¦ When not holding the flute Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute Place the instrument with the keys facing up on a stable surface. Bass Flute Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following points. • When holding or assembling the instrument, do not apply any excessive force to the keys. • Wipe away any dirt or foreign matter from the joints before assembling. • If you experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of cork grease to the cork and try again (this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only). 1. Turn the thicker end of the hand rest so it is at a 90° angle to the performer. 2. Rest the instrument with its hand rest and footjoint placed on a stable surface. * Please realize that the angle at which the headjoint is positioned may make the in- Hand rest strument unstable. ¦ ¦ First, wipe off moisture and dirt from the joints, then place the headjoint into the case. Fit it into the case snugly, without forcing. For instruments with ring key caps, take care not to loosen the caps. These can be freely removed or replaced to change the instrument’s tonal character as you please. Key cap 21 When closing the case, make sure there are no objects such as a gauze or cloth on top of the instrument. Doing so may put unnecessary pressure on the keys causing damage. Also, never leave a damp cloth or gauze, etc., in the case. Ointments or creams containing sulfur (for acne, etc.) coming in contact with the metal on the instrument can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the silver or silver plate. To prevent this, make sure that both hands and face are clean before playing. 22 22 ¦ Assembling the instrument Piccolo Flute Taking care not to press the keys, connect the headjoint to the body. * Use the markings on the headjoint and body as a guide for aligning the two sections. * If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, apply a thin coat of cork grease to the cork and try again. Headjoint Body Taking care not to press the keys, attach the headjoint to the body. * Take care not grasp the lip plate on the head- joint, and do not apply pressure to the keys on the body or footjoint. * Use a gauze to wipe off any dirt or foreign matter from the joint sections before assembling. Marks Marks Headjoint Body Footjoint Body 23 23 1. Attach the U-joint to the main body. Align the U-joint so that it is positioned slightly to the left of the keys when looking at the keys from directly above. Next, rotate the headjoint and adjust the position (angle) of the embouchu...
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