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Instrument Repair
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the answer to this question depends on what kind of guitar it is and how much water was on it, but i can say that most guitars are destroyed by little amounts of water or humidity, because it causes the wood in the guitar to swell
How do you fix paint that has run?
Unfortunately, you have to sand off the run then paint it again. Depending on the paint type, you should use emery paper and keep it wet while you sand.
You play bassoon with your fingers, all of them, except for your right hand's ring finger. You blow into the bassoon through the reed, and you move your fingers to make the note change.
To make different notes that are not slurred (like above), you pulse your tongue back and forth against the reed.
Also, be sure to take long and deep breaths so that you can make a very full sound.
You play with all of your fingers including your right hand ring finger.
What are the slide positions for the G flat major scale?
31431312 and then back down
Going up: 3rd E flat, 1st F, 4th G, 3rd A flat, 1st B flat, 3rd C, 1st D, 3rd E flat. To go back down, you would just play the notes in opposite order (i.e. E flat, D, C, etc.).
How much would maintenance for a violin cost?
There is very little maintenance needed for a violin: IF it is in good condition when you purchase, and IF it is taken care of as to storage and everyday handlling. Strings do not have to be replaced that often if you use high quality.
how clumsy are you? i mean i dont remember dropping my violin, i polish it after i use it, expensive (you dont need to but its better) rosin regularly. methylated spirits or something ive heard are good for cleaning if its really dirty but dont use it often. if you leave rosin dust on the strings and body then it can be absorbed and reduce the sound quality. but really it depends on how much youre bothered about your violin. if its cheap, fairly temporary and used for lower grades then does it really matter but if it cost thousands id be very careful!
Most strings should be changed once every 6 months depending on how much you play. If you make sure you wipe off excess rosin from strings and body of violin you will not need to polish it/clean it. Also i find tipping a bit of UNCOOKED rice into the f holes then turning them round and tipping them out again gets a lot of the dust out from inside your violin. YOu'd be surprised how much is in there.
You can clean your violin as well.
To clean the body of the instrument, you can use a soft cloth and a cleaner like pledge.
To clean the strings and the fingerboard you can use rubbing alcohol but be very very careful not to get this on the body of your instrument as it can damage it. Q-tips are usually best for this.
if you wipe your violin with a soft cloth before you put it away everytime it will help cut down on the build up you experience as well.
If you take care of your violin, the cost wouldn't be that much, maybe around $50-$60 for new strings and rosin. If you damage your violin though, it can cost way more. Depending on where the damage is and how extensive it is, the cost to repair it can vary.
What is the cost of replacing or repairing the action of a piano?
Repairing or replacing the parts in the action can depend on several factors:
1. Is the piano a grand or upright piano?
2. What is the name of the piano?
3. What is the serial number (See related link)
4. To what level are you interested in repairing the action?
With that information, contact a piano restoration company and they will be able to determine an approximate cost.
What are the best nylon strings for a acoustic guitar?
If you're used to nylon strings, you'll find at first that steel strings can hurt your left hand finger tips and if you're playing without a pick you might even tear off some skin of your thumb (you'll have to go at it pretty hard to actually hurt yourself like that, though).
Additionally, steel strings are much thinner, and without callused skin on your left hand it might not be possible for you to press them down all the way at first.
Once you're used to it, playing steel strings is no harder or easier than nylon.
How much would it cost to fix a few bent keys on an alto saxophone?
Of course, it depends on what's wrong with it. If it only needs a new pad, it shouldn't cost much, say $10 to $20. Bent or broken keys will cost more, and really messed up octave key mechanisms can cost lots more.
Where can you get service for a Baldwin Organ Model 128FE?
Where can you find a service manual for a Baldwin c601 organ? Look online to find an organ store or someone that works on them. Start there and then go further online, looking through ebay, and other websites that contain information on how to find stuff.
What is larger version of a bassoon?
A contrabassoon, also known as a double bassoon. It plays an octave lower than a regular bassoon. Hope this helped! xx
The three basic parts to a xylophone are the bars, the resonators, and the frame. The bars are made of wood (most commonly rosewood or padouk) or synthetic materials. This is the part of the instrument that is actually hit with a mallet to produce sound. The resonators are the tubes underneath each bar. These amplify the vibration of each bar and result in the sound we hear when the instrument is played. The frame is the rest of the instrument that includes the legs and base that the bars and resonators sit on.
What is the bassoons origanal name?
Well the bassoon has many names just like any instrument, and like many low-playing instruments, the bassoon in English has the word "bass" used in the name, but "bassoon" isn't the instruments first name. The first names of the bassoon were, Fag0tt, Fag0tt0, or Fag0t, depending on which language or region the printed music was made in.
What finish is used on guitars?
Polyurethane, is sprayed on lightly at first then dried and sanded between coats with 800 to 1000 grit sandpaper then buffed to a shine.Older guitars used a nitrocelluose coating that in vintage guitars sometimes cracked and yellowed with age.
What do you do if piano keys don't play?
Is this an acoustic piano, that requires no electronics? Or, an electic keyboard? The acoustic needs maintenance work. Loosen the mechanics, that type of thing. The wood might be warped. The electric needs a connection or something turned on. If it's a real piano, call a piano tuner, they do repairs. If it's electric in any way, you need either a shop that fixes keyboards or a new keyboard.
Oboe reeds can break about once or twice a week sometimes. They are very delicate! It really depends on how much you play it, I recently droped mine, and it broke after 3 days! - jona
if your reeds are breaking that much, you're not being very careful with it. my reeds usually last around 3 weeks. They in that time get tiny chips occasionally (from teeth or just sometimes it happens) but it will still play. oboe reeds are expensive (about 10 dollars, some up to 15) so if you're breaking them that much, that's a LOT of money.
-michelle Well...it mostly depends how often you drop them. Or let your friend's oboe slide onto the floor reed-first. Or drive it into the ground because you forgot to take it out before cleaning it. haha, reeds are evil. mine can last up to a month, but you should hear me or one of my fellow oboists gasp in horror every time we drop a reed. and yeah, they'll often work even with a chip, but don't count on it. i usually only keep a reed for about 2 weeks, because i like the brand-new ones. -Myrl-
Where can you get rogue bass guitar tuner keys?
Rogue basses are famous for failing tuner keys. When you find some, i recommend you buy a full set of four (or five) trust me, you will end up replacing them all sooner or later anyway.
Below I will provide links to a few sites which sell replacement tuning mechanisms. You don't necessarily need (or want) rogue-brand replacements... They are pretty standard across the various types, just find the ones which look most like the ones you have now & order that.
How do i adjust a truss rod on a bass guitar?
It depends on the problem with your truss rod. I answered a question already on how to adjust the truss rod on a bass guitar. Search for "How do i adjust a truss rod on a bass guitar?"
If your truss rod is broken or the threads are stripped search for "truss rod rescue kit". Before you buy it, read the details and watch the video so you know what you're getting into.
It depends on how many dents, where they are located, and how deep. Many can be pounded out and the instrument relacqueres. But if there are too many; then you will need to buy a new trumpet!!!
Actually it's not as bad as you think. Depending on what part of the trumpet the dent is in, it can be a little trouble; but if the valves move it's not too bad. Any dent anywhere on the trumpet can be fixed, it just depends on the area the dent is located that will determine the price of how much the dent will cost to take out and the brand on the trumpet to determine whether it is worth it or not. For example, a Martin Commitee, Bach Strad, Yamaha Xeno, etc. It would definitely be worth it. Also, older trumpets that may look like pieces of junk but play like Gold.
Why is the third valve on your trumpet making my notes sound weird?
The third valve alone increases the length of tubing by about the same amount as both the first and second valves combined. On a Bb trumpet this can produce: A, E, C# Note that if you try to use third valve alternate fingerings, your pitch will tend to be flat.
Which instrument would scientist use to measure out an exact mass of dry chemical?
A Scientist would use a balance, either triple-beam or electronic.
How do you repair scratches on a violin?
This depends on the quality of the violin. It is best left to the professional restorer as the varnish is difficult to match and may be either spirit or oil based.
What is the averqge breast size for a 12 year old?
It depends on the 12 year old. Why would you ask a question like that?
