Flute/piccolo maintenance
Daily Cleaning
The inside of the flute should be cleaned after playing. A small soft rag (about the size of a handkerchief) attached to the end of the tuning rod should be used to clean the inside of the body, foot, and head joints. Wipe the outside of the instrument with the cloth to remove fingerprints. Note: Chewing gum, soft drinks, and other foods containing sugar are very harmful to flute pads. Avoid these things whenever possible before playing or rinse your mouth thoroughly before playing the instrument.
NEVER:
* Run water through the flute or submerse it in water.
* Turn the screws found on the top of some of the keys--these are adjustment screws and should not be tightened or loosened by the player.
* Use materials, oils, or other products not specifically designed for use in flute maintenance.
Click HERE to see a video demonstration.
The inside of the flute should be cleaned after playing. A small soft rag (about the size of a handkerchief) attached to the end of the tuning rod should be used to clean the inside of the body, foot, and head joints. Wipe the outside of the instrument with the cloth to remove fingerprints. Note: Chewing gum, soft drinks, and other foods containing sugar are very harmful to flute pads. Avoid these things whenever possible before playing or rinse your mouth thoroughly before playing the instrument.
NEVER:
* Run water through the flute or submerse it in water.
* Turn the screws found on the top of some of the keys--these are adjustment screws and should not be tightened or loosened by the player.
* Use materials, oils, or other products not specifically designed for use in flute maintenance.
Click HERE to see a video demonstration.