| NOTE: Please make sure to use a small amount of cork grease on each of the corks as they are new and have not been greased. If they are not greased properly, assembly can be very difficult and could also result in breakage.
Clarinet Assembly
1. Attach the bell to the lower joint.
2. Attach the upper joint to the lower joint. Be careful not to put pressure on any keys.
3. While holding the top of the upper joint, attach the barrel to it by twisting gently.
4. Attach the mouthpiece to the barrel.
5. Attach the reed and ligature to the mouthpiece.
Cleaning the Body and Pads
· Move the swab through each joint and the barrel to remove all moisture. Tenons collect moisture, especially at the upper and lower joints, so moisture should be removed with gauze.
· When drying a pad, insert cleaning paper between it and the tone hole and lightly press down. Then, carefully pull paper away.
· Use a tone hole cleaner to remove build-up of residue in the tone holes.
DO NOT EVER DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. NEVER put the clarinet in water! Doing so will result in a very expensive repair.
2. Don’t bend the keys. Avoid squeezing the keys and rods.
3. Don’t attempt to do your own repairs or fix loose screws unless you know what you are doing. ALWAYS have a competent repairman work on your instrument.
4. Do not force the pieces together. The most common damage that occurs is bent keys caused by improper handling. | 
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