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Summarization of Contents
Precautions
About the Icons
Icons indicating points to pay attention to and prohibited actions.
General Safety Precautions
Important safety advice regarding handling, maintenance, and environmental conditions.
Care of Grenadilla Instruments
Protect from Temperature and Humidity Changes
Avoid sudden changes in temperature, sunlight, heat, and moisture to prevent damage.
Remove Moisture After Playing
Ensure all moisture is removed from the instrument after each use.
Breaking in New Instruments
Gradually break in new instruments with short sessions to avoid damage.
Nomenclature
Mouthpiece and Barrel
Key components at the top of the clarinet.
Upper and Lower Joints
Main sections of the clarinet body containing keys.
Keys and Mechanism
The system of levers and pads for playing notes.
Assembly
Greasing Cork Tenons
Apply cork grease to tenons for protection and easier assembly.
Connecting the Sections
Connecting Lower and Upper Joints
Align toneholes and insert joints carefully to avoid damaging the key mechanism.
Attaching the Barrel
Connect the barrel to the upper joint.
Attaching the Mouthpiece
Align the Yamaha logo on the mouthpiece with the one on the upper joint.
Securing the Reed
Soften the Reed
Soften the reed by placing its end in water or your mouth before use.
Positioning the Reed
Center the reed on the mouthpiece flat, with the tip just visible.
Tuning
Warming Up and Adjusting Pitch
Warm the instrument by blowing gently and adjust pitch by extending the barrel.
Instrument Care
Removing and Drying the Reed
Remove, dry, and store the reed carefully to avoid damage.
Cleaning the Mouthpiece
Use a swab to remove moisture and dirt from the mouthpiece, being careful not to scratch.
Drying the Instrument
Drying the Body
Use a swab to remove all moisture from the instrument body.
Drying Tenons and Receivers
Thoroughly dry tenon joints and receivers to prevent cracks.
Drying Pads
Use cleaning paper to remove moisture from pads to prevent noise or sticking.
Cleaning and Polishing
Cleaning Outer Surfaces
Polish the outer surface lengthwise with a cloth, and clean keys carefully.
Cleaning Tone Holes
Use a tone hole cleaner for tone holes and mechanism parts.
Applying Oil
Oiling the Inner Wood Surface
Apply bore oil to the inner wood surface and tenons to protect from moisture.
Lubricating the Key Mechanism
Use key oil to lubricate moving metal parts for smooth operation.
Storing the Instrument
Proper Case Storage
Store the instrument in its case, ensuring no loose objects press against it.
Movable Thumb Rest
Adjusting the Thumb Rest
Loosen the stopper screw to adjust the thumb rest position and tighten to secure.
Using the Strap Ring
Securely attach the strap hook to the ring and always support the instrument.
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