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Tuning
Since changes in temperature and humidity have an effect on the instrument’s pitch, blow some air through the instrument to warm it up before tuning.
1.
Check the position of the tone reflector.
As slippage in the tone reflector’s position can effect the
instrument’s intonation, its position should be checked
periodically.
Checking the position
Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert it into the
headjoint and make sure that the line on the cleaning rod
is centered in the embouchure hole.
Should it be off center, either right or left, follow the in-
structions given on the next page to properly position the
tone reflector.
Piccolo
Alto Flute
Flute
Bass Flute
Tone reflector
Cleaning rod
7.5mm
Tone reflector
Cleaning rod
26mm
Tone reflector
Cleaning rod
17mm
Tone reflector
Cleaning rod
40mm
Line on the cleaning rod
When adjusting the tone reflector’s position
Adjusting the tone reflector’s position requires some skill
and should be done by the dealer from whom you purchased
the instrument, rather than by yourself.
