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Reed Ligature Screws Cap ¦ Tuning Since the temperature of the instrument effects its pitch, the instrument should first be warmed up before tuning by blowing air through it. . A, Bb, & Eb Clarinets Push in or pull out on the barrel to tune the clarinet. When the pitch is high. Barrel When the pitch is low. . Alto Clarinet Push in or pull out the neck to tune the alto clarinet. When the pitch is high. When the pitch is low. Neck . Bass Clarinet After loosening the fastening screw, push in or pull out the neck to tune the bass clarinet. After tuning is complete, retighten the fastening screw to secure the neck. When the pitch is low. Neck When the pitch is high. Upper Fastening Screw Instrument Maintenance ¦ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing your clarinet, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument. . After playing, remove the reed from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to dry the reed, then store the reed in a reed case. . After removing the reed, use the supplied cleaning swab to clean the inside of the mouthpiece. Also, use the swab to clean the inside of the main body and neck. * To prevent damage to the end of the mouthpiece, do not pull the swab all the way through. * Always keep the cleaning swab clean and dry. The joint sections especially collect moisture, which can cause cracking, so dry the joints carefully with gauze. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as often as possible. . When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. . Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the body surface, taking care not to damage parts such as the keys. Instrument Maintenance ¦ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance . Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove any dirt from inside the tone holes or the spaces between the keys. * Be careful not to bend any parts. * Be careful not to damage the pads. . Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune. If pads are deformed and air is leaking from the instrument, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. . Never apply excessive pressure to the keys. Also, when placing the instrument in the case, make sure that nothing is placed on top of the instrument. If the body cracks, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. . Sudden changes in temperature or humidity can cause cracking. Do not directly expose the instrument to hot or cold air. The keys are stiff. The keys do not move. If a spring has become dislodged, returning it to its proper position may correct the problem. . When hooking the spring in position, be careful not to bend the spring. Springs may become d...
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