User manual YAMAHA TROMBONES

[. . . ] . 1 L5 L3 5 5 3 3 1 L3 5 5 3 3 P. 101 2 Trombone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to protect you and others from any damage or injuries. Please follow and obey these precautions. If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure they are fully understood and obeyed. After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. About the Icons : This icon indicates points which should be paid attention to. [. . . ] Attach the slide section to the main bell section. Attach the slide so that it is at a suitable angle when you play. * Never insert the mouthpiece with force or unnecessary strength. The mouthpiece may become stuck in the receiver. 22 Before Playing 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 it up before tuning. Adjust the length of the main tuning slide until you achieve the desired pitch. On trombones with double rotary valves, the levers can be used to change the pitch from Bb-F, Bb-G, or Gb (when a D attachment is used), Bb-Eb (when a D attachment is used). First Lever Second Rotary Valve Main Tuning Slide First Lever X O X O First Rotary Valve Second Lever Second Lever X X O O Pitch Bb F G Eb Using D Attachment Gb D About the rotary valve On trombones with a single rotary valve, engaging the valve with the lever will change the pitch from Bb to F. Bb F O . . . When the lever is disengaged Offset rotary valves First Lever Rotary Valve Rotary Valve Lever Second Rotary Valve First Rotary Valve Second Lever First Lever X O X O Second Lever X X O O Pitch Bb F (Bb) Eb Using D Attachment D O . . . When the lever is disengaged 23 Caring for the Instrument After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from the instrument using the procedure described below. Cleaning the Slide 4. Clean the slide's interior. 1. Open the water key to remove moisture from inside the slide section. Water Key * The outer slide section is made using materials that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the instrument for an extended period of time. Please use caution. * Firmly hold on to the gauze to prevent the gauze from coming off the cleaning rod. * Hold on to the slide brace as shown in the illustration while cleaning. Take Care When Cleaning 2. Use a gauze cloth to clean off the slide cream and moisture on the inner slide. A leadpipe is fitted inside the slide stopper so take care not to let the gauze become stuck in the leadpipe. Slide Stopper Leadpipe 3. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there is no bare metal exposed. Cleaning Rod Gauze * Exposed metal can damage the interior of the slide. 24 Caring for the Instrument Cleaning the exterior Gently wipe the surface of the instrument with a polishing cloth. If dirt or tarnish is obvious, use one of the following accessories listed below. For lacquer finishes Polishing cloth + lacquer polish For silver plate Silver cloth + silver polish Once or Twice a Month Maintenance Cleaning the Tuning Slide 1. Use a gauze cloth to remove dirt from the inner tuning slide's surfaces. Inner tuning slide surface 2. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze and remove dirt from the interior of the inner and outer tuning slide. Outer tuning slide * Hold the gauze securely to prevent it from coming off of the cleaning rod. 3. Apply a small amount of slide grease to the surface of the inner tuning slide. * Never use slide grease on the slide. This grease is for use on tuning slides only. 25 Caring for the Instrument 4. Slide the tuning slides back and forth several times to distribute the grease evenly. 3. [. . . ] Les positions entre parenthèse ( ) dénote les position alternatives. Passe en Fa quand la palette (L) du trombone ténor complet est actionnée Positions in parenthesis ( ) denote alternate positions. Changes to F when the lever (L) on a tenor bass trombone is pressed / Tenor Trombone / Tenorposaune / Trombone ténor / Trombón tenor / / / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 L6 L4 L2 6 L1 4 4 2 2 7 L2 6 L1 4 4 2 2 1 114 L5 L3 5 5 3 3 1 L3 5 5 3 3 Tableau des positions/Cuadro de posiciones/ / / Las posiciones entre paréntesis ( ) indican posiciones alternativas. [. . . ]