Yamaha YCL-20 Owners Manual - Page 9

Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing your clarinet, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument. ● After playing, remove the reed from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to dry the reed, then store the reed in a reed case. The joint sections especially collect moisture, which can cause cracking, so dry the joints carefully with gauze. ● After removing the reed, use the supplied cleaning swab to clean the inside of the mouthpiece. Also, use the swab to clean the inside of the main body and neck. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as often as possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the body surface, taking care not to damage parts such as the keys. * To prevent damage to the end of the mouthpiece, do not pull the swab all the way through. * Always keep the cleaning swab clean and dry. 19