Yamaha VCJ5740 - Bass Recorder Baroque System Manual

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Don't swing your recorder in sudden motion!
The recorder parts come apart easily at the joints as they are lubricated to facilitate assembly and tuning adjustments. Parts can fly out, possibly hitting someone nearby. Never swing your recorder in any situation.

Preparation and maintenance

Assembling your recorder

Put small amount of Yamaha Recorder Cream on the joint seals to keep them from becoming stiff, but never put oil or cream on the key mechanism.

* When used up, buy another Yamaha Recorder Cream at your local music store.

Before playing

Before starting to play your recorder, hold the head joint 1 in your palms for a while to warm it to body temperature. This prevents moisture to condense when start blowing into a cold recorder.

To clear blocked windway

If moisture condenses inside your recorder, clear it away by blowing forcefully through the mouthpiece while covering the window firmly with a finger so that no air escapes through the window.

Taking care of your recorder

Always keep your recorder dry by wiping with gauze or a soft cotton cloth after use. To wipe the inside, use the cleaning rod that comes with your recorder, with gauze wrapped around on it.

• Be careful not to damage the labium part as it plays critical role in tone generation.
• Keep the mouthpiece clean as it gets dirty easily.
• To get the dirt off your recorder, use a damp cloth with soapy water. Be careful not to wipe the cream off the joint seals. Never use chemical solvents such as benzine to clean your recorder. Never use boiling water to sterilize as it can deform the plastic recorder.