User manual YAMAHA T-50

[. . . ] Take care as to where and how you place the instrument. Keep the oil, polish, etc. , out of children's mouths. Keep the oil, polish, etc. , out of children's reach and do maintenance when children are not present. Do not modify the instrument. Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instrument may make repairs impossible. Be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc. Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as heaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument in any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in problems during performance. Be careful that the bell does not fall off. Make sure that the Sousaphone's bell is firmly secured in place. Make sure the bell screws are tightened firmly so that the bell does not fall off hitting others while marching. Take care when storing this very large instrument. The case is very large so always lay the case on its side to prevent the case from falling over, or to prevent fingers from getting pinched by the case's lid. [. . . ] Doing so may cause the coils to separate resulting in injury. Also, regularly check that the attachment screws on the main tubing are tightened firmly. Copper bracing Attachment screw Main coil 25 Before You Play Assembling the Leadpipe (Sousaphone only) The sousaphone uses a multi-piece leadpipe. This leadpipe in combination with a bit allows the player to adjust the mouthpiece to a comfortable position to best fit individual needs. Assembling the Marching Tuba (Marching series only) The leadpipe on one of the marching series tuba models can be switched to convert the instrument between marching use and regular concert use. (An "M" at the end of the product number indicates a marching series tuba. ) 1. Apply some slide grease to the middle section of the leadpipe and then insert it into the leadpipe receiver. Next, tighten the screw on the receiver to secure the middle pipe in place. Leadpipe Bit Middle pipe 1. Loosen screws A and B to remove the regular concert leadpipe, then attach the marching leadpipe and tighten screws A and B. Concert leadpipe B A Receiver Screw Mouthpiece Leadpipe receiver * The marching type mouthpipe may become stuck or difficult to remove if left in the tuba. Insert the square support on the backside of the instrument and use screw E to adjust the leadpipe angle, then tighten screws C and D to secure it. * If the bit is left on the leadpipe, it may become stuck in place. After playing, make sure that the bit is removed from the leadpipe and remove moisture from the bit. * The YSH-411 is supplied with two different bits. Both can be connected together if necessary. Backside C E D D Marching leadpipe Square support 26 Before You Play Setting the Mouthpiece Insert the mouthpiece until it just fits snugly and is no longer loose in the leadpipe. Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the instrument. Since temperatures have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some warm air through the instrument to warm up the instrument before tuning. Mouthpiece * NEVER force the mouthpiece into the leadpipe, or hit it. Or the mouthpiece is loose and air is leaking from around the mouthpiece. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The valve slide is stuck and cannot be removed. The slide is sluggish. · There is dirt or dust inside the slide. Thoroughly remove dirt and apply some slide grease that matches the type of slide. Or apply some tuning slide oil to the slide. · Dropping or hitting the slide has caused a dent, or the slide was bent while cleaning. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. No sound. · The holes in the pistons are not aligned with the holes in the valve casings. Make sure that the number stamped on the piston matches the number stamped on the valve casing. The screw is too tight and cannot be removed. · The screw is corroded. · Hitting the instrument has damaged the screw. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The valves are sluggish. · Dirt has accumulated between the pistons and valve casings. · Dust has scratched the inside of the valve casings. [. . . ] Kennzeichnet alternative Griffe. Autres doigtés de remplacement. Alto Horn Althorn Alto Trompa alto b 321 Baritone/Euphonium Bariton/Euphonium Baryton/Euphonium Barítono/Eufonio 321 4 130 Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ // Indica digitados alternativos. . This chart indicates the basic fingerings for 3 and 4 valve instruments. Die Tabelle führt die grundlegenden Griffe für Instrumente mit 3 bzw. B Le tableau indique les doigtés de base pour les instruments à 3 et 4 pistons. Esta tabla indica las digitaciones básicos para los instrumentos de 3 y 4 cilindros. [. . . ]