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Yamaha YFL-461 | Owners Manual - Page 1
Piccolo/Flute Owner's Manual Pikkoloflöte/Querflöte Bedienungsanleitung Piccolo/Flûte Mode d'emploi Flautín/Flauta Manual de instrucciones 日本語 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
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of a high quality musical instrument. Thank you for choosing Yamaha. For instructions on the proper assembly of the instrument, and how to keep the instrument in optimum condition for as long as possible, we urge you to read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. 2 Wir beglückwünschen Sie! Sie sind nun
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Flute 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 resulting in problems during
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Nomenclature ■ Piccolo Headjoint 18 Crown Embouchure Hole ■ Flute Headjoint Body Crown Embouchure Hole Keys Headjoint Crown Body Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Footjoint Keys Body Keys Footjoint
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■ Alto Flute Crown Headjoint 19 Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Lip Plate U-Joint Crown Headjoint Embouchure Hole Body Keys ■ Bass Flute U-Joint Body Hand rest Footjoint Headjoint Lip Plate Embouchure Hole Crown Keys Footjoint
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cork grease to the cork and try again (this applies to piccolo and bass flutes only). 1. Turn the thicker end of the hand rest so it is at a 90° angle to the performer. 2. Rest the instrument with its hand rest and footjoint placed on a stable surface. * Please realize that the angle at which
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on the instrument can cause discoloration (the metal turns black or brown) of the silver or silver plate. To prevent this, make sure that both hands and face are clean before playing.
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the headjoint to the body. * Use the markings on the headjoint and body as a guide for aligning the two sections. 22 * If you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, apply a thin coat of cork grease to the cork and try again. Body Flute
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Flute (Curved Headjoint Models)/Alto Flute/Bass Flute 1. Attach the U-joint to the main you experience difficulty attaching the joint sections, use a cloth or gauze to wipe off any grime and try again. For the bass flute, the next step is to attach the hand rest to the instrument at a comfortable
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checked periodically. Checking the position 24 Using the supplied cleaning rod accessory, insert center, either right or left, follow the instructions given on the next page to properly position Flute 17mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Alto Flute 26mm Tone reflector Cleaning rod Bass Flute 40mm
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After tone reflector adjustment is complete, tune the instrument. Piccolo/Flute Tuning is accomplished by sliding the headjoint slightly toward or away in to raise the pitch. Headjoint Body Alto Flute/Bass Flute On the alto and bass flutes, tuning is accomplished by sliding the U-joint slightly
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Maintenance ■ After playing the instrument ● Cleaning the body 1. Insert the corner of a gauze through the hole at the end of the cleaning rod. 26 2. Wrap the gauze around the end of the cleaning rod, making sure no bare metal is exposed. * Exposed metal can damage the interior of the body.
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insert a piece of cleaning paper between the pad and the tone hole and completely remove moisture from them. 27 2. If the pads are still sticky, use a piece of powder paper to remove the stickiness. Cleaning paper Powder paper ● Cleaning the exterior Taking care not to apply pressure on the keys
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■ Maintenance required every two to three months Be careful when using the key oil The end of the oil spout is sharp and therefore can be a danger. Never touch the end of the spout with your hand. Also, do not point the end of the spout toward your face. Oil can spray out
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Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune. Attaching or removing the headjoint is difficult. The tone reflector may be out
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Fingering Chart/Grifftabelle/Tableau des doigtés/Gráfico de digitado Close/Geschlossen/Fermé/Cerrado : 放す /Open/Offen/Ouvert/Abierto 109
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Fingering Chart/Grifftabelle/Tableau des doigtés/Gráfico de digitado Close/Geschlossen/Fermé/Cerrado : 放す /Open/Offen/Ouvert/Abierto 110
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at the 5th measure, fingerings are the same for an octave higher. ★ The pitch actually produced by the alto flute is a perfect 4th lower than marked. ★ The pitch actually produced by the bass flute is an octave lower than marked. ★ The pitch actually produced by the piccolo is an octave higher than
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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 ECF ECF ECF ECF