Instrument Care

CARE OF INSTRUMENT

Be responsible. Practice the habit by taking care of your instrument.

Keep your instrument clean!

Wash your hands before you play.

After playing, wipe off the rosin dust, smudges, fingerprints, etc., with a soft, clean, cloth.

Handle with care! Your instrument is made of breakable wooden parts, so repairs can be expensive and time-consuming.

Store your instrument safely when you are not playing it.

Cello and basses can stand in a corner of the room with the strings facing the corner.

Violins and violas should be in their cases.

Do not let your instrument get too hot or too cold. If the temperature is uncomfortable for you, it is also bad for your instrument.

For example, never leave it is a car on a hot or cold day.

Allow only your teacher or an experienced repair person to fix your instrument.

In the Case:

Violins and Violas Before you pick up your case, make sure the latches are closed!

Never push down on the case lid to make it close all the way.

Before closing and latching it, check for things that may be out of place inside.

Celli and Basses: The bow pocket of the case goes on the same side as the strings. The music pocket is on the back.