Instrument maintenance can be
expensive, but the good news is that your instrument’s maintenance needs can be
reduced if the conditions of keeping are suitable. Here are a few things to pay
attention to:
- -Protection against dust
and dirt – if your instrument has a case, keep it in the case whenever you are
not playing it. If possible, use double casing, a softer, interior case and a
sturdier external one; - -Humidity – both excess
moisture in the air and air that is too dry can ruin your instrument, so make
sure that the humidity in the room where you keep your instrument is right, not
too high, but not too low either; - -Sunshine – exposure to
harsh sunshine is also very harmful for musical instruments, so make sure you
don’t expose yours to harsh, direct solar radiation; - -Temperature variations
– excessive heat, excessively low temperatures and quick temperature changes
are also to be avoided; - -Transport the
instrument in safety – instruments are sensitive to impact, so make sure that
yours does not get damaged during transport; - -Handle your instrument
with clean hands – musical instruments don’t like dirt either, so make sure
your hands are clean whenever you handle them.
Check with local musical retailers for additional information on how to keep your kettledrum timpani in good condition.
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