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Maintenance instructions for musical instruments and accessories
Maintenance instructions for musical instruments and accessoriesMaintenance instructions for musical instruments and accessories
All borrowed musical instruments and equipment must be handled in a purposeful and prudent manner. Many instruments also require special care.
- Keep the accordion away from sudden changes in temperature and humidity. The instrument is intended for indoor playing.
- It is recommended to let the accordion stand for half an hour before playing, and then take 4-5 bellows breaths. This allows the instrument to get used to the air in the room.
- Always play the accordion with clean hands.
- Carefully place the accordion on the “feet” on the bass side. Hold the edge of the body while lifting the instrument. Do not lift the accordion by holding only one strap. When placing the instrument in the box, make sure that the stops and keys are not caught behind the rim.
- After playing, clean the keys and buttons. This can be done with a cloth lightly dampened with water and then with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths for cleaning your computer monitor. Other products may damage the whistle.
- Store and transport your accordion in a case and protect the instrument from mechanical damage. Do not place any other items in the case.
- Protect the balalaika from sudden temperature changes and humidity.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands and short-cut nails.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully to avoid over-tightening.
- Clean the whistle with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths for cleaning your computer monitor. Other products may damage the whistle.
- Store and transport the balalaika in a dedicated bag.
- Protect drums from sudden temperature changes and moisture. Do not leave drums near heaters or in the sun.
- Always play the drums with clean hands and short-cut nails.
- Remove dust and dirt with a dry soft cloth. Drums must not be cleaned with water or chemical cleaning agents.
- Store and transport drums in a bag and protect them from mechanical damage.
- Keep the digital piano away from sudden changes in temperature and humidity. The piano is designed for indoor playing.
- Use only the power adapter supplied with your digital piano.
- Do not place the power cord near heat sources (e.g. radiators).
- If you want to connect your digital piano to other electronic devices, turn off the mains power to all devices before connecting. Turn the volume down to minimum before switching devices on or off.
- Do not use the digital piano near a TV, radio or other electrical equipment, otherwise the whistle, TV or other electrical equipment may generate unwanted noise. When using the digital piano with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, it is recommended that you set the device to airplane mode.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands.
- Clean the whistle with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths for cleaning your computer monitor. Other products may damage the whistle.
- Store and transport the whistle in a bag and protect it from mechanical damage.
- It is forbidden to open the digital piano cabinet. If it does not seem to be working properly, return it to the music and film hall and report the fault.
- Protect the heel from sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Do not leave the straw near heaters or in the sun.
- Always play the zither with clean hands.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully to avoid over-tightening.
- Clean the lid with a dry soft cloth, a dusting brush or a vacuum cleaner. A cloth slightly dampened with water may also be used with care. Do not clean the whistle with copious amounts of water or chemical detergents.
- Store and transport the instrument in a suitable bag and protect it from mechanical damage.
- Protect your carpets from sudden changes in temperature and humidity. It is intended for indoor playing.
- Before playing, it is recommended to let the garmonst and for half an hour and then make 4-5 bellows strokes. This will allow the instrument to get used to the air in the room.
- Always play garmon with clean hands.
- Carefully place the garmon on the “feet” on the bass side. Hold the edge of the body while lifting the instrument.
- After playing, clean the buttons. This can be done with a cloth lightly dampened with water and then with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths designed for cleaning computer monitors. Other products may damage the whistle.
- Store and transport the garmon in a case/bag and protect it from mechanical damage.
- Keep the pill away from sudden temperature changes and moisture.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands and short-cut nails.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully, avoid over-tightening.
- After playing, place the guitar either on a special stand or lying down, preferably in a bag. Avoid placing the instrument upright where it could slip and fall over.
- Clean the guitar with a dry cloth, or you can use a special guitar cleaner or cloths designed for cleaning computer monitors. Other instruments may damage the whistle.
- Store and transport your guitar in a case and protect the instrument from mechanical damage.
- Protect the mandolin from sudden temperature changes and humidity. Do not leave the straw near heaters or in the sun.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully, avoid over-tightening.
- Clean the mandoline with a dry soft cloth, dusting brush or vacuum cleaner. A cloth slightly dampened with water may also be used with care. Do not clean the whistle with copious amounts of water or chemical cleaning agents.
- Store and transport your mandolin in a case and protect it from mechanical damage.
- Keep the melodica away from sudden temperature changes and moisture.
- Always play the melodica with clean hands and short-cut nails.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully, avoid over-tightening.
- After playing, place the melodica either on a special stand or lying down, preferably in a bag. Avoid placing the instrument upright where it could slip and fall over.
- Use a dry cloth to clean the melodica, or use a special instrument cleaner or cloths designed for cleaning computer monitors. Other products may damage the instrument.
- Store and transport the melody in a case and protect the instrument from mechanical damage.
- Protect the device from sudden changes in temperature, dust, moisture and mechanical damage.
- It is forbidden to open the housing of the appliance (except for battery replacement). If it does not seem to be working properly, return the device to the music and cinema hall and report the fault.
- Handle the pills with care, protecting them from mechanical damage, sudden temperature changes and moisture.
- Always play chess with clean hands.
- After each play, check that all the pieces are there.
- Clean the whistles lightly with a cloth dampened with water and then with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths for cleaning your computer monitor. Other products may damage the whistles.
- Store and transport the pill in the bag or suitcase provided.
- Always play with clean hands and mouth.
- Play the jew’s harp by pulling the string towards you. Playing outwards shortens the playing time and can break the string.
- Playing too fast or too intensively can bend the string, which will lower the pitch of the instrument. If this happens, don’t bend the string back yourself, but return the instrument to the music and film hall and report the fault.
- After playing, wash with clean water and soap and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Other instruments may damage the instrument.
- Store the jew’s harp in a dry and cool place.
- Protect the recorder from sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Do not leave the recorder near heaters or in the sun.
- It is advisable to warm the lip to body temperature before playing.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands and mouth.
- Protect the whistle from drops and bumps – block flutes break easily on impact. Do not leave the instrument lying loose after playing, as it may start to roll and fall.
- Do not clean the nozzle or duct with hard objects. If it becomes necessary to dry or clean them, either a piece of drying paper or a hard blow through the duct may be used. When blowing through, place the middle finger of the left hand gently on the lip of the pipe to protect it from excessive blowing. Blow into the canal only once – blowing several times will re-accumulate moisture.
- Each time after playing, it is necessary to dismantle the recorder and dry the inside of the tube. Use the brush provided to dry it. After drying, let the flute stand loose for 5 to 10 minutes. Only then can the flute be put in the bag.
- Be careful when assembling and disassembling the recorder. When assembling and disassembling the instrument, both hands should be as close as possible to the joints. To ensure that the joints of the whistle are easy to handle and airtight, it is necessary to lubricate the joints with the lubricant supplied.
- The outside of the whistle can be cleaned with a cloth lightly moistened with water and then with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths for cleaning computer monitors. The plastic lip can also be cleaned with soap and water. Other products may damage the whistle.
- Keep the ukulele away from sudden changes in temperature and humidity.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands and short-cut nails.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully to avoid over-tightening.
- Clean the whistle with a dry cloth, or you can use a special whistle cleaner or cloths for cleaning your computer monitor. Other products may damage the whistle.
- Store and transport your ukulele in a dedicated bag.
- Protect the violin from sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Do not leave the violin near heaters, in the sun or in cold places.
- A linear opening on a solid horizontal surface.
- Always play the whistle with clean hands and short-cut nails.
- When tuning, turn the pins carefully to avoid over-tightening.
- To improve the playing characteristics, use a crank on the bow.
- After each play session, gently clean the straw with a dry cloth. Swipe the strings in the direction of the bobbin’s movement, i.e. crosswise rather than diagonally.
- At rest, relax the rib cage.
- Store and transport the whistle in the box provided and protect it from mechanical damage.
- If a violin breaks a string, don’t change it yourself, but let the music and film hall know.