Yamaha YVS-140 Venova YVS-140 Owners Manual - Page 2

Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Tenor Venova™. The Venova is a totally new type of wind instrument that offers expressiveness of single reed instrument using a simple recorder-like fingering system. Compared to conventional wind instruments, it offers easier maintenance and greater durability. With its deeper bass sounds than the Alto Venova, the Tenor Venova lets you enjoy performing music in a wonderfully new way. For instruction 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. After reading it, keep it in a safe place for future reference. * This booklet contains notes on caring for and handling of the Tenor Venova. Refer to the separate booklet "Let's play Venova™ !" for more information on how to play the instrument. Contents Precautions 3 Nomenclature 5 Before Playing 7 After Playing 8 Separately Sold Accessories 9 * The Venova™ is a branched pipe wind instrument manufactured and sold by the Yamaha Corporation. Venova™ and are trademarks or registered trade- marks of the Yamaha Corporation. 2 Owner's Manual