User manual YAMAHA 3HP-1999

[. . . ] When tarnish first appears, cleaning carried out in normal maintenance and care may be enough to remove the tarnish. (If the tarnish progresses normal cleaning may not be sufficient. ) · As the instrument and many of its parts are made of natural wood, there may be some cases, where objects that come in contact with the wood (hands, parts of the body, cleaning cloth, etc. ) may become discolored. Color on body parts is not harmful to your health but you should wash and remove it with water. We can not be held responsible for discoloration of clothing, etc. , or the discoloration of the wood. · Avoid leaving the instrument in a car for any extended period of time. [. . . ] Extreme temperatures, such as during the summer and winter months, can be harmful to both the instrument and bow. · Make sure you regularly clean your instrument with a soft, dry cloth. Never use aerosol cans, or any other sprays, within the vicinity of the instrument. These will damage the lacquer and general condition of the instrument. · Prior to shipping the instrument has been adjusted and is ready for use. However, should you feel that additional adjustments are needed please contact your local Yamaha dealer, as some alterations require specialist skills. · Ensure that you loosen the bow hair before you put it away in your case after playing. This Yamaha violin is finished with a high-quality oil varnish that is well suited for the instrument's acoustic characteristics. As the oil finish is soft, high temperatures and high humidity can soften the finish further sometimes causing the cloth inside of the case to stick to the violin (it will not harm the violin's performance or durability). Please avoid storing the violin in places susceptible to high temperatures and/or high humidity. When playing the instrument make sure sufficient space is provided between you and the next person or object, etc. Never treat the bow in a rough manner, such as swinging or throwing the bow. 3 Before Playing the Instrument About the Bridge The instrument is shipped from the factory with its bridge properly set and aligned on the instrument's top. After confirming that the bridge is in proper alignment, tune the instrument. · Four notches in the bridge provide proper spacing between the strings. Make sure that each string is set in its corresponding groove as shown in the illustration right. G C D G A D E A : violin : viola Groove 4th string 1st string Body top [Looking from the tailpiece] · Make sure that the side of the bridge facing the tailpiece is standing at a right angle to the top of the instrument. If the bridge is leaning either direction, place the instrument on a stable surface, slightly loosen the strings then using both hands, gently adjust the bridge's angle. Make sure that the strings do not come out of their notches. * Playing with a poorly aligned bridge can result in poor sound quality, and deformation or damage to the bridge. Correct Bad Bad Right Angle The side of the bridge facing the tailpiece should be at a right angle to the body of the instrument. Tuning · The strings are tuned to the following pitches; On the violin, the 1st string is tuned to E, the 2nd string to A, the 3rd string to D, and the 4th string to G. On the viola, the 1st string is tuned to A, the 2nd string to D, the 3rd string to G, and the 4th string to C. Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs or adjuster. [. . . ] Use a piano, tuning fork, tuner, etc. , and adjust the pitch of each string using the tuning pegs or adjuster. When rotating the peg, apply firm pressure towards the head stock. · After tuning is complete, make sure that the tailpiece side of the bridge is still properly aligned. If the bridge is leaning in either direction, slightly loosen the strings and carefully re-align the bridge using both hands. 4 Changing Strings Before Attaching the Strings Before you string the instrument, set the fine tuner so that it is in the middle of its adjustment range. The fine tuner should be set to the middle of its adjustment range. For instruments equipped with fine tuners [Violin 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, Viola] At the tailpiece, hook the string's ball end onto the fine tuner's notch. [Violin 1/4, 1/8] At the tailpiece, hook the string's ball end into the slot on the string hole. From below String From above Ball End Looking from the under-side of the tailpiece. Fine Tuner's notch Ball End Fine Tuner String Tailpiece Ball End With the strings loosely extending up towards the neck, attach the fine tuners to the strings, as shown below. Tailpiece Fine Tuner String For instruments equipped with a fine tuner on the 1st string only [4th, 3rd and 2nd strings] At the tailpiece, hook the string's ball end into the slot on the string hole. From above From below String Ball End Looking from the under-side of the tailpiece. [1st string] At the tailpiece, hook the string's ball end onto the fine tuner's notch. Ball End String Fine Tuner's notch Ball End Tailpiece Ball End 5 Changing Strings For instruments equipped with a tailpiece with set-in adjusters At the tailpiece, hook the string's ball end onto the fine tuner's notch. String Ball End Fine Tuner Tailpiece Ball End String Fine Tuner Winding the Strings Insert the string into the hole on its corresponding tuning peg and wind the string onto the peg as shown below. [. . . ]