User Manual

20
Before You Play
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Tuning
Slide the main tuning slide in or out to
tune the instrument. Since changes in
temperature can have an effect on the
pitch, blow some warm air into the instru-
ment to warm it up before tuning.
Trumpet/Rotary Trumpet
Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the
instrument.
Main tuning slide
When the instrument’s
pitch is low
When the instrument’s
pitch is high
Cornet
Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the
instrument.
When the instrument’s
pitch is high
When the instrument’s
pitch is low
Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet/
E
b
Cornet
Loosen the mouthpipe screw and slide the mouth-
pipe in or out to tune the instrument.
Main tuning
slide
Mouthpipe screw
Mouthpipe
When the instrument’s
pitch is low
When the instrument’s
pitch is high
Always store the instrument in its case
when taking a break, during transport,
and after playing.
About the mouthpiece
e mouthpiece that is supplied with your
instrument is a standard mouthpiece for the
instrument. The mouthpiece is designed
to t into the mouthpiece receiver without
being loose. Do not treat the mouthpiece
roughly, drop, or damage it.