Daily Care
1. When removing your flute from its case never pick it up by its keys. Remove it by the ends where there are no keys.
2. Put the flute together with a slow back-and-forth twisting motion, never push or pull the flute when assembling or disassembling as this can cause the instrument to become bent at the joints.
3. Each time you put the flute together a small amount of debris will build-up on the tenons (joints). This is normal; however, it can make the flute difficult to assemble. As a part of your cleaning routine, wipe the tenons (joints) with a soft cloth.
4. After you are finished playing, use a cleaning rod with an absorbent cloth to swab out the inside of all parts to remove moisture. Carefully wipe off the outside of the flute to remove oils or perspiration caused by your hands.
5. Always store your flute in its case when not in use, this helps prevent damage and aids in keeping the instrument from tarnishing. Do not place anything in the case that can press on the flute since this can bend keys.
Monthly Care
1. Check all screws and springs to see if any are coming loose. If they are, take your flute to your teacher to have them adjusted. It is not suggested that you try and adjust them yourself because they can be over-tightened or damaged.
2. A small brush or pipe cleaner can be used to clean the dust and dirt from between the keys
where a cloth won’t reach.
Yearly Care
It is recommended that you have your instrument checked and adjusted by a repair professional. The shop may find adjustments or worn pads that are affecting the optimal performance of your instrument.
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