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Before Playing the Instrument
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Cautions regarding wooden instruments
Some flute and piccolo bodies are made of natural wood (Grenadilla) so sudden changes in
temperature or humidity may result in cracking of the body or difficulty when connecting
the body sections together. For this reason, take into careful consideration the place and
manner in which the instrument is used.
• During winter, wait until the entire instrument has adjusted to room temperature before playing.
• When the instrument is still new, do not play it for long periods of time. Play it for about 20 to
30 minutes a day for approximately 2 weeks.
• Both during and after performance, remove moisture and dirt from the instrument whenever
possible.
Before assembling the instrument, please observe the following points.
• When holding or assembling the instrument, do not apply any excessive force to the keys.
• Wipe away any dirt or foreign matter from the joints before assembling.
• If you experience difficulty connecting the joints together, apply a thin coat of cork grease to
the cork and try again (this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only).
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When not holding the flute
Piccolo/Flute/Alto Flute
Place the instrument with the keys facing
up on a stable surface.
Bass Flute
1.
Turn the thicker end of the hand rest so it is
at a 90° angle to the performer.
2.
Rest the instrument with its hand rest and
footjoint placed on a stable surface.
* Please realize that the angle at which the
headjoint is positioned may make the in-
strument unstable.
Hand rest
