User manual YAMAHA OBOES

[. . . ] Doing so may damage the finish top coat. Take care not to disfigure the instrument. Placing the instrument on an unstable surface may cause the instrument to fall or drop, resulting in disfigurement. Take care as to where and how you place the instrument. [. . . ] Hold the bell in your right hand and check the position of the bridge key for the lower tube and the bell. Slide the bell onto the lower joint while rotating the bell. Caution: Disassembling the Oboe If you plan to disassemble the oboe into its upper and lower joints and bell, do not hold the instrument close to your face or near other people. If a part detaches unexpectedly, it may cause injury or damage. Hints on Tuning the Oboe The pitch of an oboe is affected by the length and type of the reed tube, and the length, width, scrape and gouge of the reed. If you have difficulty tuning the oboe, experiment and adjust these elements. In addition, the temperature in the room and inside the oboe affect the pitch of the instrument. Before you start to tune, allow the instrument to adjust to room temperature, or warm the instrument by holding it in your hands. 3. Hold the lower joint in your right hand and check the position of the bridge key. Slide the lower joint onto the upper joint while rotating the lower joint. 16 Care and Maintenance During Performance Do not place the oboe on a table with its tone holes facing down. Do not lean the oboe against a wall with its tone holes facing down diagonally. In this way, you can reduce the chance of moisture dripping from the tone holes during performance, which could increase the risk of body cracks. If you leave the instrument ­ even for a short period of time ­ place it in its case for protection and to avoid tripping others. Maintenance After Performance After you play your oboe, follow the procedure below to clean the instrument. Remove the reed tube, use a piece of gauze to wipe away the moisture, then store it in a reed case. Use the supplied cleaning swab to clean inside the main body. If moisture is left inside the tube, it may result in cracking. The joint sections in particular tend to collect moisture, which can cause cracking. Dry the joints carefully with gauze. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as frequently as possible. Keep the cleaning swab clean and dry. 17 Care and Maintenance Occasional Maintenance Once or twice a month, wipe the surface of the instrument using a polishing cloth. Be careful not to damage the keys or other parts. Use cleaning paper to remove dirt and moisture from the pads. In particular, the octave tone holes tend to collect moisture, which should be removed as soon as possible. Octave key Once a month, apply a small amount of key oil to the key mechanism, then manipulate the keys to allow the oil to distribute evenly. Completely wipe any excess oil from the key surfaces using cleaning paper. Use a tone hole cleaner to remove dirt from inside the tone holes and the spaces between and underneath the keys. Be careful not to damage the springs or pads. 18 Troubleshooting The tone is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune. If pads are deformed or the body is cracking, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Never apply excessive force to the keys. [. . . ] Do not place the instrument in the vicinity of cooling or heating devices, such as air conditioners or heaters. 20 Maintenance Accessories for Your Oboe Polishing gauze Removes dirt from the instrument surface to restore the luster to the finish. Polishing cloth A soft, dense cloth suitable for polishing the instrument surface. Cleaning swab This swab is absorptive and can remove moisture and dirt from inside the body of the instrument. Tone hole cleaner This cleaner is suitable for removing dirt from the tone holes and corners on the keys. [. . . ]