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Author: ANT
Date: 2001-01-20 12:56
Hi,
ii's me again. I've got one question.
How to take care of a clarinet and a saxaphone? Thanks.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-01-20 15:15
I'll focus on the clarinet, and this is just the highlights of some things associated with its care.
1. Follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
2. Avoid temperature extremes.
3. Do not use a wooden clarinet outside, e.g., for marching band.
4. Apply cork grease to the tenons, before assembly.
5. Try to avoid pressure on the mechanism when assembling and dissembling.
6. Swab the clarinet (remove moisture) at least after each playing session, and more frequently if you feel moisture may be accumulating, e.g., during long sessions or if you are a wet blower. Use a weighting clarinet swab.
7. Use a clarinet stand (vertical peg), rather than laying the clarinet down on a flat surface.
8. Keep the clarinet in its case when not being used.
9. I gently wipe the wipe the metal parts, with a soft cloth.
10. Oil the keys infrequently, and only when really needed. Be very careful, and get detailed instructions before oiling.
11. If you have a wooden clarinet, follow the manufacturer's instructions on oiling the bore.
12. Consider leaving the oiling (keys and bores) to a clarinet techician.
Also, check out the following web page.
http://www.woodwind-shop.com/clarinetcare.html
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Author: Eoin McAuley
Date: 2001-01-20 23:22
Clarinet care. If you have a wooden clarinet, always dismantle it after playing and dry all the pieces. The ends and sockets should be dried with a paper tissue, while the bore should be dried with a pull-through swab. If you are going to play it again soon, you can put it back together again and leave it on a stand, but never put it on the stand and leave it without drying it first.
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Author: barry
Date: 2001-09-01 09:40
ive just bought a second hand sax,i have never played before,can anyone advise me on the reeds,the best ones. Is there a special way of putting them on,can i get hold of books or videos to learn to play.
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Author: Laura
Date: 2001-10-02 09:45
With a wooden clarinet, it should ALWAYS be dried out with a pull through and any excess moisture in the holes should be absorbed with a cigarette paper (I find this very effective) and to prevent the clarinet from cracking, bore oil should be applied to a seperate pull through and used once a week. By doing this you will be able to increase your playing time, as you are only supposed to play your clarinet for 20 minutes at a time. This is advised to prevent wear and tear.
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