The basics of musical instrument maintenance is ``wiping''

A new corner where we will introduce you little by little from the staff's perspective, with the motto of ``cherishing your musical instrument'', such as daily care, information on replacement parts, things you may not know about, and things you can't ask about right now.

It's good to try this! Isn't it better to do it this way? There are many different approaches, so try them out according to the situation.

The commemorative theme of the first event is “wiping”

The basics of musical instrument maintenance is wiping.

I think there are a lot of things that we understand but don't actually do.

As a result, if you put it off, it will look sad due to rust and dirt.

No matter what you do when playing, you will be touching the instrument, so please wipe off as much sebum, sweat, and dust as possible.

Are there parts of the instrument that you would like to visit after a performance, such as the smooth head of a tycoon, the tone plate of a keyboard instrument, or a cymbal? At least do as much as you can if there are any visible fingerprints.

I think it's difficult to keep the entire instrument shiny, so I think you can do it at a different location, for example once every six months or once a year, in addition to where you do it every day.

There are a lot of timpani frames, stands, chrome-plated parts, etc., right? Instruments covered in dust will lose their energy and won't produce a good sound.

By simply wiping it down, you may be able to detect an abnormality with the instrument, such as a loose screw!

I often notice abnormalities only when I touch the instrument directly.

Percussion instruments themselves are a very demanding industry, as they have to be hit, moved, disassembled, and assembled. . .

Although it looks sturdy, there are some parts that are quite delicate, so let's do the basics first and work towards the upcoming actual performance!

yes! Instruments don't break as they are, they break for some reason!

The secret to shiny. yes! In the end, be self-satisfied! ! To be continued.

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JPC original microfiber cloth
A cleaning cloth is essential for the daily care of musical instruments.
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