Getting Started
You must assemble, clean, and tune your new flute prior to playing. Flutes are delicate instruments and can be
damaged easily. Handle with care. If you have a flute instructor we recommend you see him or her to assist you
with assembling, cleaning and tuning your instrument for the first time.
If cannot wait, follow the steps below:
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Connect the foot joint to the main body with a gentle twisting motion.
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Aligned the post on foot joint with the middle of the D/F# key.
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Note - Hold the main body at the top just above the first post where there are no keys with your left hand.
Hold the foot joint lightly with the keys to your palm in a closed position
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Attach the neck to the main body with the same gentle twisting motion.
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Align the lip plate with the C# key on the main body.
If you are experiencing any difficulties connecting the foot joint and the neck joint to the main body, a small
application of cork grease (provided) can help ease the connection.
Tuning
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Pitch is affected by temperature, so warm up the instrument before playing by blowing air through it.
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You can use a chromatic tuner or piano
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The tuning pitch for the flute is C
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Play a C on the piano or find it on your tuner