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String instruments are delicate and subject to such influences as temperature, humidity, and careless handling. Keep these things in mind....
String instruments are delicate and subject to such influences as temperature, humidity, and careless handling. Keep these things in mind....
1)Never touch the bow hair or the wooden part of the instrument with your hands. The oil in your body can ruin these parts. If fingerprints do get on your instrument be sure to wipe them off with a soft cloth before you put your instrument away.
1)Never touch the bow hair or the wooden part of the instrument with your hands. The oil in your body can ruin these parts. If fingerprints do get on your instrument be sure to wipe them off with a soft cloth before you put your instrument away.
2)Keep the instrument away from heat, radiators, excessive heat, excessive cold, or quick changes in temperature. This will prevent your instrument from cracking in extreme temperatures, the varnish from melting in the heat, the bridge from falling, the strings from breaking, etc. If the temperature is uncomfortable for you, it is probably uncomfortable for your instrument.
2)Keep the instrument away from heat, radiators, excessive heat, excessive cold, or quick changes in temperature. This will prevent your instrument from cracking in extreme temperatures, the varnish from melting in the heat, the bridge from falling, the strings from breaking, etc. If the temperature is uncomfortable for you, it is probably uncomfortable for your instrument.
3)Violins and violas should have a soft cloth or scarf placed over the instrument before the case is closed. This will prevent scratching from the bow holder while your instrument is inside the case.
3)Violins and violas should have a soft cloth or scarf placed over the instrument before the case is closed. This will prevent scratching from the bow holder while your instrument is inside the case.
4)Before putting your instrument away, be sure to wipe off any rosin dust from the bridge area and from the strings.
4)Before putting your instrument away, be sure to wipe off any rosin dust from the bridge area and from the strings.
5) Always be sure your instrument is clean before you put it away.
5) Always be sure your instrument is clean before you put it away.
6) Always loosen the bow hair after use. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
6) Always loosen the bow hair after use. Righty tighty, lefty loosey.
7)The instrument and bow should be kept away from “curious hands” when not in use. Always keep it in a safe place away from a window or radiator.
7)The instrument and bow should be kept away from “curious hands” when not in use. Always keep it in a safe place away from a window or radiator.
8)Don’t leave your instrument in the car unless absolutely necessary and then be sure to put it in the trunk. Remember to check the weather. Temperatures that are too hot or too cold will ruin your instrument!
8)Don’t leave your instrument in the car unless absolutely necessary and then be sure to put it in the trunk. Remember to check the weather. Temperatures that are too hot or too cold will ruin your instrument!
9)Do not use glue on any parts of your instrument for any reason. ** If the bridge falls off its okay ** Some parts of the instruments are made to easily come apart.
9)Do not use glue on any parts of your instrument for any reason. ** If the bridge falls off its okay ** Some parts of the instruments are made to easily come apart.
10) Remember your bow should never be tighter than a finger width. Over tightening can cause the hairs to loosen and stick to warp.
10) Remember your bow should never be tighter than a finger width. Over tightening can cause the hairs to loosen and stick to warp.
11) Celli and Basses please always be aware of your endpins and make sure they are always easily lubricated.
11) Celli and Basses please always be aware of your endpins and make sure they are always easily lubricated.
12) Celli and Basses- If you have a soft case with back pack straps I highly reccomend that you do not use them. They can break easily having your instrument drop and become damaged.
12) Celli and Basses- If you have a soft case with back pack straps I highly reccomend that you do not use them. They can break easily having your instrument drop and become damaged.
13)Please don’t attempt any home repairs.
13)Please don’t attempt any home repairs.
14) Please do not attempt to use any tools (ie pliers) to tune when pegs are stuck.
14) Please do not attempt to use any tools (ie pliers) to tune when pegs are stuck.
Always bring instruments to Ms. Rosenthal or Music Store!
Always bring instruments to Ms. Rosenthal or Music Store!
If you do not know who to bring it to please contact me for information. Thank you!
If you do not know who to bring it to please contact me for information. Thank you!
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