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楽器を正しく組み立て性能をフルに発揮させるため、また永く良い状態で楽器を お使いいただくために、この取扱説明書をよくお読みください。 You are now the owner of a high quality musical instrument. Th ank you for choosing Yamaha. For instructions on the proper assembly of the instrument, and how to keep the instrument in optimum condition for as long as possible, we urge you to read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
Alto (Tenor) Horn/Baritone/ Euphonium/Tuba/Sousaphone Owner’s Manual Precautions Please read before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to pro- tect you and others from any damage or injuries. Please follow and obey these precautions. If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure they are fully understood and obeyed.
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Nomenclature Alto(Tenor) Horn Mouthpiece Bell Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 3rd Valve 2nd Valve Valve Casing 3rd Valve Slide 1st Valve Baritone Mouthpiece Bell Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 3rd Valve Slide 3rd Valve...
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Nomenclature Euphonium Mouthpiece Bell Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 4th Valve 3rd Valve Slide 3rd Valve Valve Casing 2nd Valve 2nd Valve Slide 1st Valve Top Action Tuba Bell Mouthpiece 1st Valve Slide Leadpipe Main Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Receiver...
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Mouthpiece Receiver 3rd Valve Slide 3rd Valve Mouthpiece * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifi cations as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual fi le.
Before You Play NOTICE Be careful not to hit and dent the instrument or apply unreasonable force to it, since the metal parts are very thin. Applying Oil Applying oil to the rotors Apply oil to the pistons (Rotary Tuba Only) Unscrew the valve cap and pull the piston straight out of the valve casing until about half Remove the valve cap and apply some rotor...
Before You Play Assembling the Sousaphone Apply some lever oil to the lever shafts. Connect the bell to the body so that the bell is fac- ing the same direction as the player’s face. Completed assembly Lever oil * Do not apply too much oil. While moving the levers, blow some air through the instrument to distribute the oil Loosen the bell screws.
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Before You Play Assembling the Leadpipe Assembling the Marching Tuba (Sousaphone only) (Marching series only) Th e sousaphone uses a multi-piece leadpipe. Th is Th e leadpipe on one of the marching series tuba leadpipe in combination with a bit allows the models can be switched to convert the instrument player to adjust the mouthpiece to a comfortable between marching use and regular concert use.
Before You Play Tuning the Instrument You can tune the instrument fi nely by using the secondary main tuning slide during, before and Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the after playing. instrument. Since temperatures have an effect on the instrument’s pitch, blow some warm air ...
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Before You Play About the 1st valve slide In case you need to play the pitch of a specifi c note higher or lower depending on the chord or musical (YCB-623/YBB-623 only) temperament, you can adjust the pitch temporarily by operating the secondary main tuning slide with You can tune the pitch by sliding the 1st valve your left hand as you play.
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Before You Play Putting the instrument in the About the small hole on the side case of the piston Piston for the YCB-623/YBB-623 Always store the instrument in its case when tak- ing a break, during transport, and after playing. Th ere is one small hole on the side of each piston Always remove and disassemble the leadpipe as- to evacuate air in the valve case.
Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from it using the procedure described below. Valve slide maintenance Oil the pistons As done before playing the instrument, apply some Depress the piston or lever that corresponds to valve oil to the pistons and move them up and the valve slide you want to clean, and remove down a few times.
Maintenance Body maintenance Remove dirt from the inside of the valve cas- ings. Use a polishing cloth to gently wipe the instru- ment’s surface. If dirt or tarnish is obvious, the following products can be used. For lacquer fi nishes Polishing cloth + lacquer polish For silver plate * In models that are equipped with valve springs...
Maintenance Rotor and valve casing maintenance Slide the valve slide in and out a few times to distribute the grease evenly. As done before and after playing, apply some rotor spindle oil to the rotors and valve casing. Also, apply some lever oil to the lever shaft. ...
Maintenance Twice Yearly Maintenance Cleaning the instrument CAUTION! When cleaning the internal Make a brass soap water solution. parts on a rotary tuba. Prepare a brass soap water solution using be- Never dismantle the rotors. Also, when rins- tween 10 to 15 parts warm water (30°...
Troubleshooting Th e valve slide is stuck and cannot be Tone is not clear and pitch is poor. removed. Th e slide is sluggish. • Th e valve felt or cork is damaged. Replace the felt or cork with a new one. •...
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Troubleshooting Th e piston makes a metallic sound when moved. • Th e felt is torn or lost. Replace the felt with a new one. • Th e screws on the piston valve or valve casing are loose. Firmly tighten the screws. •...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/ Tabla de digitaciones/Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 / Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 Esta tabela de digitação mostra uma faixa 運指には様々な種類がありますが、ここで は代表的な中音域の運指を紹介しています。 comum de som médio. Se quiser informações ここに掲載されていない音域で演奏したい adicionais sobre dedilhado, fale com seu instru- tor de acordo com seu nível.
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 アルトホルン Alto (Tenor) Horn Альтгорн 中音号 알토 호른 中音號 in Eb e w q バリトン、ユーフォニアム Baritone/Euphonium 次中音号 / 上低音号 ...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 この表では、3/4 本バルブの基本的 な運指を記載しています。 This chart indicates the basic finger- ings for 3 and 4 valve instruments. Die Tabelle führt die grundlegenden Griffe für Instrumente mit 3 bzw. 4 Ventilen an. B Le tableau indique les doigtés de base pour les instruments à...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 Bb チューバ B b Tuba B b Туба B b B b 调大号 튜바 調低音號 in C r e w q ロータリーチューバ...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 この表では、3/4 本バルブの基本的 な運指を記載しています。 This chart indicates the basic finger- ings for 3 and 4 valve instruments. Die Tabelle führt die grundlegenden Griffe für Instrumente mit 3 bzw. 4 Ventilen an. B Le tableau indique les doigtés de base pour les instruments à...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 C チューバ C Tuba C Туба C C 调大号 튜바 C 調低音號 / 4/3 tone 5th Slide (Longer Whole step down) / 4/3音の第5バルブの運指表...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 4/3-Ton Fünfter Zug (Längerer Ganztonschritt abwärts) / 5e coulisse 4/3 son (incrément le plus long vers le bas) / (passo mais baixo completo mais longo) / 4/3 音阶第五调音管指法表 (更长, 偏低 1 个全音阶) / 5-й крон: 4/3 тона 4/3 音調第...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 F チューバ F Tuba F Туба F F 调大号 튜바 F 調低音號 / 4/3 tone 5th Slide (Longer Whole step down) / 4/3音の第5バルブの運指表...
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運指表 /Fingering Chart/Griff tabelle/Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ Tabela de digitação/ 指法表 /Аппликатура/ 운지법 / 指法表 4/3-Ton Fünfter Zug (Längerer Ganztonschritt abwärts) / 5e coulisse 4/3 son (incrément le plus long vers le bas) / (passo mais baixo completo mais longo) / 4/3 音阶第五调音管指法表 (更长, 偏低 1 个全音阶) / 5-й крон: 4/3 тона 4/3 音調第...
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