Yamaha Bassoons- Manuals

19 Nomenclature q Bell Joint w Whisper Key e Bocal (Crook) r Bass Joint t Tenor (Wing) Joint y Strap Ring u Hand Rest i Double (Boot) Joint o Protector Cap * Due to improvements, specifications and/ or design may change without notice. q w e r t y u i o bassoon̲om̲003-064-080707.pm 08.7.7, 3:04 PM P...

20 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 orassembling the instrument, make sure the keys are protected from damage due toimpacts, etc. Also, if the joint is tight or stiff ...

21 Assembly 2. Rotate the bass joint so that the tenor joint comes into contact with the stopper onthe bass joint. Bass Joint Insert halfway Double Joint Stopper 3. Continue to insert the bass joint, all the way into the socket. Fully insert Attaching the Bell • As shown in the illustration below, g...

22 Assembly Attaching the Bocal 1. Make sure that the whisper key’s pad on the tenor joint is open. Whisper Key 2. First apply some cork grease or suitably moisten the cork, then attach the bocal asshown in the illustration below. ■ Adjusting the Joint Sections ● Body joints are wrapped with string....

23 Assembly ■ Disassembling the Instrument To disassemble the bassoon, follow the stepsdescribed below. Also, refer to the “Mainte-nance” section on the following page toproperly care for the instrument. 1. Remove the reed. 2. Remove the bocal. 3. Remove the bell and bass joints as one section, then...

24 Maintenance After Playing Follow the procedures given below and make sure moisture and dirt is thoroughlyremoved from the inside of the instrument after playing. ■ Caring for the Instrument’sInterior Tenor Joint Maintenance 1. As shown in the illustration below, block one end of the tenor joint a...

26 Bass Joint and Bell Joint Maintenance A cleaning swab (for the double joint) shouldbe run through these sections about everyother month to remove dirt from theinstrument’s interior. ■ Instrument Maintenance Use a polishing cloth once or twice a monthto wipe the instrument’s surface. Maintenance K...

28 Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instru-ment plays out of tune. If pads are deformed and air is leakingfrom the instrument, take the instrumentto your dealer for repair. ➞ Never apply excessive pressure to the keys. Also, when placing the instrumentin the case, make sure that nothing...

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