Let’s play Venova™ ! This guidebook provides important tips on how to hold and play Yamaha Tenor Venova™, as well as details on controlling the pitch and timbre. Master the basics and enjoy playing! * Refer to the “Owner’s Manual” (separate booklet) for information regarding the care and handling of the instrument.
Contents Before You Play ............................................................. 4 Setting the Reed and Ligature ......................................................4 Let’s Try Playing ............................................................ 5 Tips on Making Sound .................................................................6 Close the Tone Holes and Play Some Notes.................................7 Getting a Balanced Sound ............................................................
Before You Play Setting the Reed and Ligature Twist the mouthpiece from side to side as you slide it onto the neck joint . After attaching the mouthpiece, set the reed and ligature onto the mouthpiece. * The reed tip is delicate so please take care not to damage it with the ligature, etc. * If you are using a reed made from cane rather than the resin reed supplied with the instrument, moisten the end of the reed in your mouth (or water) before playing.
Let’s Try Playing 1 Hold the instrument as shown in the illustration below, keeping your back straight, shoulders loose, and chin pulled in. First, hold the instrument without covering any of the holes. 2 Position the mouthpiece in your mouth with your upper front teeth resting about 1cm from the tip of the mouthpiece. Cover your lower teeth with your lower lip to keep your teeth from coming into direct contact with the reed.
Let’s Try Playing Tips on Making Sound 1 Holding the Instrument Holding the instrument the wrong way (wrong angle or poor posture) can result in poor tone or difficult fingering. Always be aware of proper playing form when playing the instrument. * Refer to the illustration on page 5 1 for proper instrument angle when holding. 2 Mouth Shape (Embouchure*) With the reed resting on your lower lip, seal your mouth around the mouthpiece to keep air from leaking out of the corners of your mouth when blowing.
Let’s Try Playing Close the Tone Holes and Play Some Notes • Use the ball of your finger (not the tip) to cover the hole. • Use your fingers in a relaxed, stress-free form. Finger Position * The illustration below shows all tone holes being covered. Octave Key The octave key is used for playing notes above a high “D”. It is not used for playing any other notes so take care not to press the octave key by mistake. Put your right thumb under the thumb hook to hold the instrument securely.
Let’s Try Playing Getting a Balanced Sound If you are experiencing difficulty getting sound from your instrument, it might be a good time to review your embouchure. Mouth shape and teeth alignment vary widely among individuals so take time finding an embouchure that works best for you. Refer to the chart below and try varying the position of your teeth, the angle that you hold the instrument, etc., to find a well-balanced tone.
Controlling Tone Inside of Your Mouth When blowing into the instrument, the inside of your mouth should be shaped as if you were pronouncing “OH.” Tonguing Tonguing is a technique for dividing a tone by interrupting the air flow with your tongue. It is done by touching the end of the reed with the end of your tongue and releasing.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Solution No sound. The reed is not properly positioned on the mouthpiece. Refer to page 4 2 and properly position the reed. Not enough air to make the reed vibrate. Increase the amount of air you blow into the instrument. Biting too hard on the mouthpiece (too much lower lip pressure on the reed). Reduce the amount of pressure your lower lip is applying to the reed.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Solution Water noise can be heard while playing. Moisture has accumulated in the body, mouthpiece, or reed. Remove moisture from inside of the body with the supplied cleaning swab and also remove moisture from inside of mouthpiece and reed with a soft cloth. Overall pitch is high.* Biting too hard on the mouthpiece. Don’t bite too hard on the mouthpiece. Mouthpiece is positioned too shallow in the mouth. Position the mouthpiece deeper into your mouth.
運指表 Fingering Chart Grifftabelle Tableau des doigtés Gráfico de digitado Tabela de digitação Таблица аппликатуры 指法图 運指表 / Fingering Chart / Grifftabelle / Tableau des doigtés / Gráfico de digitado / ■ ジャーマン式運指 テナーヴェノーヴァの運指はジャーマン式のみとな ります。 * F#、G#、Bbなどの半音は音程が高く出やすく、音色も 響きにくくなります。替え指や息の量、アンブシュア をコントロールして、より良い音程で演奏しましょう。 German System The Tenor Venova is used only with the German fingering system. * Semitones such as F#, G#, Bb tend to easily play sharp, and are hard to resonate.
Tabela de digitação / Таблица аппликатуры / 指法图 / ࡈऌ أ/ 指法表 Sistema germânico 德式指法 O Tenor Venova é usado somente com o sistema de dedilhado germânico. * Semitons como Fá sustenido, Sol sustenido e Si bemol tendem a ser reproduzidos mais agudos e são difíceis de produzir. Use o dedilhado, o fluxo de ar e o controle de embocadura para ajustar a entonação.
サンプル曲集 Sample Songs Beispiel-Songs Morceaux échantillons Canciones de ejemplo Músicas de amostra Образцы композиций 示例曲目 サンプル曲集 / Sample Songs / Beispiel-Songs / Morceaux échantillons / Canciones de ejemplo / ■ 聖者の行進 難易度:低 左手だけの運指で演奏できますが右手の 親指もしっかり支えて楽器がぐらぐらし ないように気をつけましょう。 When The Saints Go Marching In Difficulty: Low This song only requires fingering with the left hand so make sure you provide good support with your right thumb to keep the instrument from moving about.
Músicas de amostra / Образцы композиций / 示例曲目 / ۛ ˆ / 範例歌曲 When The Saints Go Marching In 聖者の行進 American folk song アメリカ民謡 15
サンプル曲集 / Sample Songs / Beispiel-Songs / Morceaux échantillons / Canciones de ■ 聖者の行進 難易度:高 低いドは難易度の高い音ですが「指の フォーム」「アンブシュア」「息の入れ方」 のバランスを整えしっかりと鳴らしま しょう。 When The Saints Go Marching In Difficulty: High The low “C” is difficult to sound. Make sure your fingering, embouchure, and airflow balanced well. When The Saints Go Marching In Schwierigkeit: Hoch Das tiefe „C“ ist schwierig zu intonieren. Achten Sie darauf, dass Fingersatz, Ansatz und Luftstrom gut ausgewogen sind.
ejemplo / Músicas de amostra / Образцы композиций / 示例曲目 / ۛ ˆ / 範例歌曲 When The Saints Go Marching In 聖者の行進 American folk song アメリカ民謡 17
サンプル曲集 / Sample Songs / Beispiel-Songs / Morceaux échantillons / Canciones de ■ アメージング・グレース Amazing Grace 難易度:低 オクターブキー (またはサミング)を使っ た「ミ」がしっかり鳴るように運指を気 をつけましょう。 Dificuldade: Baixa O “E” (mi) requer o uso da chave de oitava (“thumbing”), então preste atenção ao seu dedilhado para obter um tom sólido. Amazing Grace Amazing Grace Difficulty: Low The “E” requires use of the octave key (or thumbing) so pay close attention to your fingering to get a good, solid tone.
ejemplo / Músicas de amostra / Образцы композиций / 示例曲目 / ۛ ˆ / 範例歌曲 Amazing Grace アメージング・グレース Traditional 伝承曲 19
サンプル曲集 / Sample Songs / Beispiel-Songs / Morceaux échantillons / Canciones de ■ アメージング・グレース Amazing Grace Amazing Grace Dificuldade: Alta É importante que todos os orifícios de tom sejam tapados adequadamente a fim de obter um tom ressonante nas notas graves. Certifique-se de que os orifícios de tom estejam completamente tapados com a polpa do seu dedo (não a ponta).
ejemplo / Músicas de amostra / Образцы композиций / 示例曲目 / ۛ ˆ / 範例歌曲 Amazing Grace アメージング・グレース Traditional 伝承曲 21
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