User manual YAMAHA B75NE

[. . . ] (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove. ) * Please use the accessories that are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of the finish's top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be aware of this before using polish. To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. · Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section. · After playing, remove moisture from the instrument. [. . . ] ( See "Instrument Maintenance" on page 15. ) · When taking the instrument out of its case, hold the instrument at a position that provides good balance without placing pressure on the keys. 11 Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Reverse Side Ligature Mouthpiece Neck Neck Screw Octave Key Bell Upper Bow Bow Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12 Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the saxophone's body are thin, it is important to remember not to put too much pressure on the instrument in any particular position when holding it. Also, be careful not to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. Assembling the Instrument 1. Attach the mouthpiece to the neck. Hold the mouthpiece and push it about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using a slow twisting motion. 3. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck screw to secure it. Neck Screw * If it is difficult to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck cork. Be careful not to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 4. Moisten the end of the reed in your mouth (or in some water). 2. Attach the neck to the body. Loosen the neck screw, hold the neck then insert it directly into the neck receiver using a slow twisting motion. * If it is difficult to insert into the neck receiver, apply a little cork grease on the neck's joint section. 13 Assembly the onto the mouthpiece. Attachplacereedreed so that the tip of the First, the mouthpiece is seen over the end of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two screws) to secure the reed. Reed Tuning the Instrument Tuning is accomplished by adjusting the position of the mouthpiece on the neck. Since air temperature or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by blowing into it. Play a tuning note -- · If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the neck. Please be careful. · The pad's surface is torn. Sand or dust can easily collect on pads when performing outdoors. Clean thoroughly after playing. · The pad does not open sufficiently. Excessive pressure on the keys may result in damage to the keys or removal of the felts under the keys, which can cause the instrument to play out of tune. Please treat the instrument with care. The keys are noisy Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. One of the following may be the source of the problem. · The cork or felt on the keys has fallen off, torn, or become thin. Make sure that corks or felts have not fallen off. Soldered joints become loose Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Solder can break off if the case is closed when there is something placed on the key guards, or from shock due to dropping the instrument, etc. Be careful and treat the instrument with care. · The instrument may have been dropped or bumped causing keys to touch or come into contact with the body. Make sure that the instrument is placed in the case after playing. Also, be careful how you hold the instrument in the intervals between performance. Mouthpiece is difficult to attach to the neck Apply some cork grease to the neck cork, and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times. Forcing the mouthpiece onto the neck without cork grease may result in damage to the cork. Make sure the cork is properly greased. · Key mechanisms are worn. To prevent keys from becoming worn, apply key oil about once a month (1-2 drops per place). · The screws are loose. Woodwind instruments have many screws and they become loose from time to time. Always check for loose screws and tighten. The keys do not move or are stiff If the key is bent, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Keys can become bent if excessive force is placed on the key mechanism, if the instrument is dropped, or if the case is closed with something placed on the instrument. [. . . ] Keys can become bent if excessive force is placed on the key mechanism, if the instrument is dropped, or if the case is closed with something placed on the instrument. When you're finished playing the instrument, 17 /Grifftabelle/Tableau des doigtés/ The low "A" key is available on the baritone saxophone only. Close Geschlossen Fermé Cerrado Open Offen Ouvert Abierto Die Klappe für das tiefe "A" gibt es nur beim Baritonsaxophon. La clef "A" n'existe que sur le saxophone baryton. [. . . ]