Clarinet FAQ |
How do I assemble my clarinet? |
| Step
1. |
Liberally apply cork grease to the
tenon corks on all joints |
| Step
2. |
Bb Clarinet - Connect the barrel and
the upper joint |
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Bb Bass Clarinet - Connect the neck
and the upper joint |
| Step
3. |
Connect the lower joint and bell. |
| Step
4. |
Connect the upper joint from Step
2 to the lower joint from Step 3 while depressing the
ring keys of the upper joint. This prevents damage to
the bridge key mechanism. |
| Step
5. |
Attach the mouthpiece to the barrel.
Align the ramp surface of the mouthpiece with the thumb
register key. |
| Step
6. |
Properly position the reed on the
mouthpiece. Slide the ligature over the reed being careful
not to damage the reed tip. After the ligature is properly
positioned, hand tighten the ligature screws. |
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How do I disassemble my clarinet? |
| Step
1. |
Remove the reed, ligature,
and mouthpiece from the barrel. |
| Step
2. |
Press the ring keys on the upper joint
while separating the upper and lower joints. |
| Step
3. |
Detach the upper joint from the barrel. |
| Step
4. |
Detach the lower joint from the bell. |
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How do I take care of my clarinet? |
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After playing and before
returning to the case, draw the cleaning swab through
the body sections to remove any moisture. |
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Wipe the body and the
keys gently with the supplied cleaning cloth. Take care
not to scratch or damage the body or keys by improper
handling. |
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Clean and dry the mouthpiece
and reed. To lengthen the life of the reed, store the
reed in a reed protector. |
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What else should I pay attention
to? |
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Use key oil sparingly
to all pivot points to keep the keys operating smoothly. |
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To avoid damaging the
key mechanism, do not exert excess pressure on the keys
during assembly and disassembly. |
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Remove any excess moisture
from the body and keys to prolong the instrument's finish. |
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Do not expose any instrument
to excessive temperature or humidity. |
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To avoid possible damage
after playing, put the clarinet in a safe place such
as an instrument case or a suitable instrument stand.
Do not put it on a chair, desk, or anywhere else where
it could easily fall. |
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For adjustment or repair,
take your instrument to a qualified technician or dealer.
Don't attempt to adjust the clarinet yourself. |
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