Cleaning the instrument
The soprano recorder should be cleaned as necessary:
Wipe the moisture from the inside of the recorder after playing. Gently push a small piece of cotton cloth inside the recorder using the cleaning rod. Tissue or paper towel should not be used. Occasionally wash your recorder with a diluted detergent solution when dirt builds up. Rinse it out immediately with plain warm water. You can also use a soft bottle brush to clean away dirt inside the recorder.
Application of grease
Joint grease is to be applied to the joints of the instrument before assembling.
This is to be kept by the parents/guardians and used only as required.
Prepare the instrument as indicated in the image:
Apply a small amount of grease in the indicated place (around all joint).
Reassemble the instrument as indicated in the image:
Thumb rest
The thumb rest is to be fitted gently from the narrowest part of the instrument as indicated in the images below:
Then slide it halfway through the instrument as indicated:
This should be kept fixed to avoid losing or fracture.
Caring for the soprano recorder
The instrument should be kept in the cloth pouch when not in use..
