Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Alto Venova™.
The Venova is a totally new type of wind instrument that offers expressiveness
of single reed instrument using a simple recorder-like fingering system. Com-
pared to conventional wind instruments, it offers easier maintenance and greater
durability. With its mellow alto sounds, the Alto Venova lets you enjoy perform-
ing music in a wonderfully new way.
For instruction 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 throughly. After reading it, please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
* This booklet contains notes on caring for and handling of the Alto Venova. Please
refer to the separate booklet “Let’s play Venova™ !” for more information on how to
play the instrument.
Contents
Precautions ................................................................................ 3
Nomenclature ............................................................................. 5
Before Playing ............................................................................ 7
After Playing ............................................................................... 8
Separately Sold Accessories .................................................... 9
* The Venova™ is a branched pipe wind instrument manufactured and sold by the
Yamaha Corporation. Venova™ and
are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of the Yamaha Corporation.
Owner’s Manual
