Suzuki Clarinet User Manual

Reed
Mouthpiece
Turn
Clockwise
to Tighten
Align the
tops of the
Reed and
Mouthpiece
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6. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PLAYING YOUR CLARINET
• Loosen the Ligature. Carefully remove
the Reed. Dry it with the Polishing
Cloth starting at the thick end moving
towards the tip. Be very careful at the
tip. Return it to the Reed Holder.
• Now take off the Ligature and remove
the Mouthpiece. Take the Cleaning
Swab and put the weighted end into
the Mouthpiece. Then, pull the Swab
through the Mouthpiece.
• Next, take the Swab and put the
weighted end into the Barrel of your
Clarinet until it comes out the Bell.
Gently pull the Swab through the
Clarinet. Repeat. This will dry the inside
of your Clarinet and help protective the
key pads from moisture.
• Put the Ligature back on the
Mouthpiece and tighten slightly. Then
put the Cap over the Mouthpiece and
return it to the Case.
• Remove the Barrel next. Hold the
Upper Joint near the top with one hand
while handling the Barrel with your
other hand. Slowly twist the Barrel back
and forth until it comes off. Return it to
the Case.
• Now separate the Upper and Lower
Joints. Press down on the Bridge Key of
the Upper Joint so the bridge is raised.
Slowly and carefully twist the sections
back and forth until they have been
separated. Do NOT turn them around
and around! Return the Upper Joint to
the proper Compartment in the Case.
• Hold the Bottom Joint in one hand
and the Bell in the other hand. Slowly
twist the Bell back and forth until it
is separated from the Lower Section.
Return the Lower Section and Bell to
the Case.
Be careful! When removing the Reed,
do not touch the tip. When separating
the Upper and Lower Joints, make sure
the Bridge Key is down. Do not force the
parts into the Case. There is only one
correct compartment for each part. Do
not force the lid closed. If it does not
close easily, check the placement of the
parts.
5. PREPARING YOUR MOUTHPIECE, REED AND LIGATURE
This is a very delicate stage of your Clarinet assembly so pay close attention and be careful.
A.
Installing the Reed
• Locate and remove the Reed Holder from the Storage
Compartment.
• Carefully take a Reed out of the Reed Holder and place the
Reed in your mouth for a minute. The Reed needs to be
moistened before you can place it on the Mouthpiece.
• Now place the FLAT side of the moistened Reed on the FLAT
side of the Mouthpiece. The top of the Mouthpiece and the
top of the Reed should be at the same height.
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BE CAREFUL! The top of the Reed is VERY thin and delicate.
If you chip or crack it, you will have to use another Reed.
• Locate the Ligature. The screws should remain loose. While
holding the Reed in position with your left thumb, CAREFULLY
place the Ligature over the Mouthpiece and Reed. DO NOT
TOUCH THE THIN PART OF THE REED! Push the Ligature down
on the Mouthpiece so that it covers the smooth part of the
Reed.
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• Now, slowly tighten the screws on the Ligature until they are
tight, but not too tight. This will hold the Reed in place while
you are playing.
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• Your Clarinet is now completely assembled and should look
like the drawings in Section 3. All the logos should be lined up
in exactly the same position. No single logo should be off to
the left or right of the center of your Clarinet.
Your new Clarinet should
now look like this.
Have fun!
6. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PLAYING YOUR CLARINET
the left or right of the center of your Clarinet.
Your new Clarinet should
now look like this.
Have fun!
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DO
Be careful when handling your Flute. It is a delicate
instrument.
DO
Swab out the Mouthpiece and Flute after you have
fi nished playing.
DO
Place each section back in the correct compartment in
the Case.
DO
Use Cork Grease on each tenon before assembling
your Flute.
DO
Use a gentle back and forth motion when putting
together or taking apart your Flute sections.
DO
Place the Cap over the Mouthpiece after you have
removed the Reed.
DO’S DON’TS
DON’T
Force the sections into the Case.
DON’T
Close the lid if it seems diffi cult.
DON’T
Eat while playing.
DON’T
Turn the Flute sections around and around.
DON’T
Press hard on the keys or rods when handling them.
DON’T
Touch the tip of the Reed.
Care
&
Maintenance
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Assembly, Care & Maintenance Guide
Assembly, Care & Maintenance Guide
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Suzuki Clarinet Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Clarinet
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

STOP! Read This First Before You Assemble Your Clarinet

Did You Know This?

Provides background on the Suzuki Corporation and the clarinet's design for ease of learning.

Precise and Delicate Instrument Handling

Emphasizes the instrument's delicate nature and advises seeking teacher guidance for assembly.

Tips for Rapid Improvement

Suggests the importance of private lessons for rapid improvement and finding a good music teacher.

1. UNPACKING YOUR NEW CLARINET

Position and Open the Clarinet Case

Guides on positioning, identifying, and opening the clarinet case correctly.

Unwrap Clarinet Sections and Accessories

Details removing protective wrapping and foam tabs, and identifying accessories.

2. CLARINET PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Carrying Case Contents

Lists the main sections of the clarinet found within the case.

Included Accessories

Lists the accessories that come with the new clarinet.

3. ASSEMBLED CLARINET OVERVIEW

4. HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLARINET

Grease Cork Tenons

Instructs on applying cork grease to tenons for smooth assembly and handling.

Attach Bell to Lower Joint

Details connecting the bell to the lower joint using a gentle back-and-forth motion.

Attach Upper Joint

Explains attaching the upper joint to the lower joint, including bridge key operation.

Attach Barrel

Guides on attaching the barrel to the upper joint with a careful back-and-forth motion.

Attach Mouthpiece

Describes the final step of attaching the mouthpiece and aligning it correctly.

5. MOUTHPIECE, REED, AND LIGATURE PREPARATION

Install the Reed

Provides detailed instructions for moistening and attaching the reed to the mouthpiece.

6. POST-PLAYING CLARINET CARE

Care & Maintenance Guidelines