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- Page 1 Bassoon Owner’s Manual Fagott Bedienungsanleitung Basson Mode d’emploi Fagot Manual de instrucciones 大管 使用手册 Фагот Руководство пользователя 바 순 사용 설 명 서...
- Page 2 Usted es ahora propietario de un instrumento musical de alta calidad. Le agradecemos su elección de un instrumento Yamaha. Le aconsejamos que lea todo este manual de instrucciones para ver las instrucciones para el montaje correcto del instrumento y para aprender a conservar el instrumento P.53...
- Page 3 Bassoon Owner’s Manual Precautions Please read before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are to pro- tect 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.
- Page 4 Special Care for Wooden Instruments The body of the bassoon is made from maple so it is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Such changes can cause cracks in the body as well as distortion that can make assembly of the joints difficult. Please pay close attention to the environment in which the instrument is used and the manner in which the instrument is treated.
- Page 5 Nomenclature Bell Joint Whisper Key Bocal (Crook) Bass Joint Tenor (Wing) Joint Strap Ring Hand Rest Double (Boot) Joint Protector Cap Due to improvements, specifications and/ or design may change without notice.
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Page 6: Assembling The Instrument
Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument (Please pay close attention to the following) The bassoon is made from natural wood and precision metal parts. When holding or assembling the instrument, make sure the keys are protected from damage due to impacts, etc. Also, if the joint is tight or stiff when assembling the instrument, apply a thin layer of cork grease and try inserting it into the receiver again. - Page 7 Assembly Attaching the Bell Bass Joint • As shown in the illustration below, gently hold the bell key pad down to raise the connection at the opposite end, and insert the bell section into the bass joint. Insert halfway Double Joint Rotate the bass joint so that the tenor joint comes into contact with the stopper on * Take care not to apply too much pressure...
- Page 8 ■ Tuning shown in the illustration below. ● The Yamaha Bassoon is supplied with two bocals of different lengths. Select the bocal according to the pitch you want the bassoon tuned to. When...
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Page 9: Disassembling The Instrument
Assembly ■ Disassembling the Instrument To disassemble the bassoon, follow the steps described below. Also, refer to the “Mainte- nance” section on the following page to properly care for the instrument. Remove the reed. Remove the bocal. Remove the bell and bass joints as one section, then remove the bell from the bass joint (the bell can, however, be removed from the bass joint before... -
Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance After Playing Follow the procedures given below and make sure moisture and dirt is thoroughly removed from the inside of the instrument after playing. ■ Caring for the Instrument’s Double Joint Maintenance Interior Remove moisture collected in the U-Tube Tenor Joint Maintenance from the narrower side of the tube. - Page 11 Maintenance Remove the nuts holding the U-Tube in place, and carefully remove the U-Tube from the bassoon. * Take care not to damage with cork with the bolt. Remove moisture from the cork. Reattach the U-Tube making sure it is properly aligned with the instrument’s bore and the bolts.
- Page 12 Maintenance Apply a small amount of key oil between Bass Joint and Bell Joint the key and key posts about once a Maintenance month. A cleaning swab (for the double joint) should be run through these sections about every other month to remove dirt from the instrument’s interior.
- Page 13 Maintenance ■ Pay Attention to the Follow- Use a cleaning swab to remove dirt and moisture from the pads. ing When Storing the Instru- ment ● Never place an object on the case that may apply pressure to the instrument’s keys or body.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instru- The joint is too tight or loose. ment plays out of tune. If the joint is tight, apply a small amount of cork grease to the joint cork. If the If pads are deformed and air is leaking joint is still tight, apply some cork grease from the instrument, take the instrument to the receiver side as well. - Page 15 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l’encre d’huile de soja. Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja. 此说明书纸张为无氯漂染纸...