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1. Some tips to consider to take care of your flute
To clean the outside of your flute, just use a fresh microfiber cloth to wipe the dirt
away. Don't dampen your cloth with water, however, as the pads on your flute isn't
supposed to get wet. If they do, there's a huge chance that these pads will expand.
The Headjoint
The headjoint, obviously, is the part of your flute that's closest to your mouth. With
that in mind, germs and bacteria could easily transfer from your mouth and into the
headjoint. This said, it's best that you sterilize your headjoint (and the mouthpiece)
after every session. You can use isopropyl (also known as "rubbing") alcohol. This
cleaning agent is cheap and readily available; in fact, you can get isopropyl alcohol at
your nearest drugstore. And for flute lessons you can select any one among the flute
lessons Sutherland Shire as there are many music tuitions at Sutherland Shire.
Keypads that Stick
If you haven't cleaned your flute for a month or two, chances are that it's keypads
would start to stick. If this happens, you can take a sheet of cigarette paper (also
available in most grocery and drug stores) and then lodge it beneath the sticky key.
Once placed, press the key down gently. The cigarette paper should be able to absorb
the moisture out of the pad, so repeat as necessary. To prevent sticky keys from
happening, however, be sure to rinse your mouth with water before you start playing.
2. Repairs
Remember, good flute music is your
responsibility and not flute repairs. If your
flute already suffers from cracks, dents, or
is terribly dirty, be sure to have it serviced
by a professional.