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.... ■ 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 heat sources such as temperature, humidity, etc. Be careful not to touch the pin springs during performance. The end of the pin springs found on page...
.... ■ 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 heat sources such as temperature, humidity, etc. Be careful not to touch the pin springs during performance. The end of the pin springs found on page...
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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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... section. 13 Also, be careful not to damage the instrument by using a slow twisting motion. * If it about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Attach the mouthpiece to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Hold the mouthpiece and push it is diffi...
... section. 13 Also, be careful not to damage the instrument by using a slow twisting motion. * If it about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Attach the mouthpiece to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Hold the mouthpiece and push it is diffi...
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...● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low 14 Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. When the pitch is high When the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece ...instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the mouthpiece on the instrument. 7. First, place the reed so that the tip of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two screws) to secure the reed. Assembly 5. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch...
...● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low 14 Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. When the pitch is high When the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece ...instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the mouthpiece on the instrument. 7. First, place the reed so that the tip of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two screws) to secure the reed. Assembly 5. 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 cleaning paper (sold separately) to clean the inside of the instrument...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. * ...
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 cleaning paper (sold separately) to clean the inside of the instrument...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. * ...
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...separately) with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. After the dirt is narrow making it hard to draw the swab all moisture. * The neck on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from the neck interior. 6. Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove fine dirt or dust ...to the brush to remove any excessive pressure on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. Use a screwdriver to remove the key from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months)...
...separately) with adhesive tape Cork Section 4. After the dirt is narrow making it hard to draw the swab all moisture. * The neck on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from the neck interior. 6. Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove fine dirt or dust ...to the brush to remove any excessive pressure on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. Use a screwdriver to remove the key from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months)...
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... a spring has become loose from time to time. The keys are worn. ➞ To prevent keys from shock due to touch or come into contact with care. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Also, when placing the saxophone in the case, make sure that there is nothing in...
... a spring has become loose from time to time. The keys are worn. ➞ To prevent keys from shock due to touch or come into contact with care. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Also, when placing the saxophone in the case, make sure that there is nothing in...
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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 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 Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja.