User manual YAMAHA T-50

[. . . ] Make sure the bell screws are tightened firmly so that the bell does not fall off hitting others while marching. Take care when storing this very large instrument. The case is very large so always lay the case on its side to prevent the case from falling over, or to prevent fingers from getting pinched by the case's lid. Also, close the lid after removing the instrument from the case. Never use benzene or thinner for maintenance on instruments with a lacquer finish. Doing so may result in damage to the finish's top coat. In regards to brass instruments with a plate finish, the color of the finish may change over time however, it should be of no concern in regards to the instrument's performance. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed with maintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove. ) * Please use the accessories that are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. [. . . ] After closing the valve cap, move the lever a few times to distribute the oil evenly. Receiver Rotor spindle Instrument's front Rotor spindle oil * Each piston fits into its corresponding casing. Make sure the number stamped on the piston matches the number stamped on the casing before returning the piston into the valve casing. * The pistons must be oiled to function properly and smoothly. * Do not apply too much oil 24 Before You Play 3. Assembling the Sousaphone Connect the bell to the body so that the bell is facing the same direction as the player's face. Completed assembly Lever oil * Do not apply too much oil 4. While moving the levers, blow some air through the instrument to distribute the oil evenly. 1. Loosen the bell screws. Firmly holding on to the bell on both sides, rotate the bell slowly while inserting the bell into the bell joint on the main body. After the bell is positioned, tighten the three bell screws so that each screw applies the same amount of pressure against the bell. Bell joint receiver Bell screw * During rests, make sure that the bell screws are tightened firmly. Never loosen the screws on the copper bracing holding the main coils together. Also, regularly check that the attachment screws on the main tubing are tightened firmly. Copper bracing Attachment screw Main coil 25 Before You Play Assembling the Leadpipe (Sousaphone only) The sousaphone uses a multi-piece leadpipe. This leadpipe in combination with a bit allows the player to adjust the mouthpiece to a comfortable position to best fit individual needs. Assembling the Marching Tuba (Marching series only) The leadpipe on one of the marching series tuba models can be switched to convert the instrument between marching use and regular concert use. (An "M" at the end of the product number indicates a marching series tuba. ) 1. Apply some slide grease to the middle section of the leadpipe and then insert it into the leadpipe receiver. Next, tighten the screw on the receiver to secure the middle pipe in place. Leadpipe Bit Middle pipe 1. Loosen screws A and B to remove the regular concert leadpipe, then attach the marching leadpipe and tighten screws A and B. Concert leadpipe B A Receiver Screw Mouthpiece Leadpipe receiver * The marching type mouthpipe may become stuck or difficult to remove if left in the tuba. · A large amount of dirt has accumulated inside the instrument. Or the mouthpiece is loose and air is leaking from around the mouthpiece. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The valve slide is stuck and cannot be removed. The slide is sluggish. · There is dirt or dust inside the slide. Thoroughly remove dirt and apply some slide grease that matches the type of slide. · Dropping or hitting the slide has caused a dent, or the slide was bent while cleaning. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. No sound. · The holes in the pistons are not aligned with the holes in the valve casings. Make sure that the number stamped on the piston matches the number stamped on the valve casing. The screw is too tight and cannot be removed. · The screw is corroded. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The valves are sluggish. · Dirt has accumulated between the pistons and valve casings. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Air does not pass through the instrument. · The piston is in the wrong valve casing. Set the piston into its proper valve casing. The mouthpiece cannot be removed. · The instrument was dropped or hit with the mouthpiece attached. [. . . ] Apply grease to the slides. 33 /Fingering Chart/Grifftabelle/ Denotes alternate fingerings. Kennzeichnet alternative Griffe. Autres doigtés de remplacement. Alto Horn Althorn Alto Trompa alto b 321 Baritone/Euphonium Bariton/Euphonium Baryton/Euphonium Barítono/Eufonio 321 4 130 Tablature/Tabla de digitaciones/ // Indica digitados alternativos. . This chart indicates the basic fingerings for 3 and 4 valve instruments. Die Tabelle führt die grundlegenden Griffe für Instrumente mit 3 bzw. B Le tableau indique les doigtés de base pour les instruments à 3 et 4 pistons. [. . . ]