String Instrument Care Flashcard

Front

What happens if you leave your instrument in the car or near a heating/cooling vent?

Back

It can get too hot or too cold.

Front

Instruments are breakable. We should treat them _______________.

Back

with great care

Front

What happens if you touch the bow hair too much?

Back

The hair turns black from the oil on your hands

Front

If you break your instrument, what should you do?

Back

Show it to Mrs. Unruh

Front

Keep your ______ _____ cut short, because if they're too long you can't play well.

Back

finger nails

Front

Are these statements both true or both false?
-If you screw your shoulder rest feet all the way in, they can break off.
-Cellos and basses should always put in their endpins when they’re finished playing.

Back

True

Front

What can you use to keep your instrument from drying out in extremely cold temperatures?

Back

a humidifier inside the sound holes

Front

For playing, tighten the bow so that a _____ can fit inside – no more!

Back

pinky

Front

Always ________________ the bow hair after playing. If you don’t it can get stretched out and be completely unusable.

Back

loosen

Front

After you play, wipe off the rosin from the instrument with a soft ______________.

Back

cloth