#instrument maintenance

[onmymusicstand]

Look what I found on a second-hand website!

It's a three-hole recorder, and after some research I'm pretty sure it's a Galoubet, a recorder from Provence (South of France), traditionally played with a large drum called Tambourin.

(Photo above by Florian Escoffier)

I’d love to try it out, but the mouthpiece isn’t in great shape. Actually, the block worries me a little...

However, the rest of the maintenance seems manageable to me: a good cleaning (which is already in progress), a thorough oiling because the inside of the recorder is really dry, and re-wrapping the tenon thread.

After that, I think it will be ok to carefully give it a try. I’ll let you know how it goes!

[codesquire]

Well, I can now count changing the taraf strings on a sitar, as something I can do.

[kids-worldfun]

What Your Band Teacher Might Not Tell You About Instrument Maintenance

When you join the school band and pick up a musical instrument for the first time, the excitement of making music often overshadows the practicalities of instrument maintenance. While your band teacher covers the basics of handling and care, they likely will not have time to cover the nuances of each instrument’s upkeep regimen. Let’s dive into some essential maintenance tips to consider. 1.…

[asharppiano]

What Can Damage Your Beloved Pianos?

Having a piano at home can be the source of many entertaining days and nights. Your pianos can even be the life of the party when you have people over at home.

Read More: https://www.asharpianollc.com/what-can-damage-your-beloved-pianos

[rosewood-keys]

I have band this afternoon, I'm very excited

I get to see the marimba I've been playing for three years !!! His name is George, he's very handsome [not quite as pretty as the rosewood at my school, though- she's STUNNING. looks even better since I deep cleaned her]

Caring for the instruments always feels so special to me. Deep cleaning their frame or restringing the keys feels like mutual trust to me- I would never damage these instruments and i hope they know that, I'm making sure they're in good condition and they look their best. It feels very intimate to me if that makes sense

They mean the world to me 💚 I haven't fully fallen for any of the instruments but I definitely quite like most of them

[tony-andonuts]

Father son reunion (HEARTWARMING)

[antoncrane]

I need to draw Silas, but I also need to stop playing long enough to do that. ;; <3 (So obvs going to throw more photos at you in the meanwhile.)

[eggs-can-draw]

If you ever feel like a failure just remember the devil lost his solid gold fiddle to some mfer in Georgia

[vonsoh]

Vonsoh is currently immersed in the creative process, crafting a collection of instrumentals set to be released on February 12th, 24th, and 26th. Additionally, mark your calendars for the second February, as there will be a brief maintenance period. From the 16th of every subsequent month onward, expect the release of 1 to 3 instrumentals in 2024. Should you find yourself in need of top-notch instrumentals for your raps or singing endeavors, Vonsoh is open for business. You can support his work by making payments via PayPal at fairsplitter@gmx.de. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the sonic tapestry of his project by listening and streaming. So please check out the Funkatears Electro project, and support Vonsoh in his quest to create some truly innovative and groundbreaking music!

[cinnamonandpancakes]

The Voyager missions are still functioning, in part, because of a team of dedicated scientists fluent in computer languages no one uses anymore except for these two missions, who have turned off all non-essential systems in order to allow the gradually reducing power outage of the plutonium battery to continue to power what few experiments remain and the communication arrays.

They are wonderful machines! And, yes, built to last, but they require maintenance. They are no longer doing all the cool stuff they originally did. A lot of work goes into maintaining these machines.

I totally get wanting a refridgerator that will outlive you, or a phone that will still be going strong in 10 years time, but like, you can do this now. My dad regularly takes apart our tumble dryer to replace worn bearings or burnt out heating elements. Fridges and phones are more complicated, but it can be done. There are replacement operating systems for phones that will allow them to continue to get safety updates. There are people who repair fridges.

You can do this, but it will require you to put effort in yourself rather than wait for a company to do it for you.

"well youve had it 6 years that's a good amount of time for that kind of thing to work"

"you should be grateful you got 3 years of use out of that thing, I'm lucky if mine last a year haha"

listen, in 1977 nasa launched the voyager spacecrafts to take advantage of a planetary alignment that takes place every 175 years. These 2 crafts were planned to flyby the outer planets of our solar system and gather data on them to send back to us. Voyager 2 launched first on the 20th of August despite its name because it was planned to reach our gas giants after its counterpart voyager 1, which launched a little later on the 5th of September.

The voyager mission was planned to end 12 years later in 1989. In that time, voyager 1 and 2 passed by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They discovered new moons, confirmed theories about Saturn's rings, found the first active volcanoes found outside the earth, and they take close-up images of planets only seen at that point from telescopes.

On the 25th of August 1989, voyager 2 encounters Neptune, the last planet in our solar system the voyagers will meet. And that was that. End of mission. Now obsolete.

~

Less than 1 year later on valentine's day in 1990 voyager 1 looked back on the planet that had built it and sent with it a world's worth of hopes and dreams and took a picture. We called it the solar system family portrait and in it, we see ourselves. The pale blue dot nestled in the darkness of space

And then commands were sent to shut down their cameras. Preserve fuel.

35 years after launch, in 2012 voyager 1 sent back to us data about interstellar space. The very first manmade object to enter it.

41 years after launch voyager 2 did the same. Still operational, still going. Still sending back to us invaluable data, teaching us about our own solar system and the suns influence in our local bubble of space.

They are expected to continue to operate until the year 2025 - almost 50 whole years after they were launched and 36 years after their mission was supposed to have ended.

48 years of harsh space travel, battered by solar winds, pulled by gravity but fast enough just to escape, pelted by who knows how much space dust and radiation.

And even after that, they still have a purpose. Each craft was given a golden record. A disc filled with human knowledge and knowledge of humans and the planet they live on. Greetings and well-wishes to any prospective extraterrestrial life that could potentially pick it up. Co-ordinates, an invite. Samples of our music, the things we love, sounds of the earth, a story of our world. The surf, the wind, birds and whales, images of a mother, our moon, a sunset. Long after the voyager spacecrafts go dark, probably long after we are gone, they will still be doing their job; educating a species about our very tiny corner of the galaxy.

They are nasa's longest-running operation.

And it was all done using 70s technology.

So excuse me if I want a phone that lasts more than 2 years or a vacuum cleaner that doesn't break down after 6, or god fucking forbid, a refrigerator that will keep my food cold my entire fucking lifetime.

[cira-npdc]

Jeunes femmes et industrie : malgré les obstacles, des portes s'ouvrent

Télécharger l'article dans la Voix du Nord du jeudi 20 mars 2025.

[hotzimbabwejobs]

Maintenance Officer (Instrumentation) at Cotton Company of Zimbabwe - February 2025

The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Officer specializing in instrumentation to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of their ginning sites. About the Role: The Maintenance Officer will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and calibration of instrumentation and control systems at the Cotton Company of…

[asharppiano]

As the proud owner of a piano, you know that proper care and maintenance are required to ensure that it continues producing beautiful music. While regular tuning and repairs are essential, many piano owners overlook the importance of cleaning their instruments.

[qhsetools2022]

Technicien(ne) de maintenance électrique et instrumentation

Job title: Technicien(ne) de maintenance électrique et instrumentation Company: Air Liquide Job description: comprend l’application stricte des procédures QHSE, y compris la gestion des permis de travail et des consignations électriques… pour assurer la continuité des opérations. QHSE (Qualité, Hygiène, Sécurité, Environnement) Adhérer aux procédures QHSE… Expected salary: Location:…

[dattelectronics]

Electronic Technicians in Altona

For reliable and professional electronic repair and maintenance services, trust the team at Datt Electronics. We specialize in providing top-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you need device repairs, system troubleshooting, or comprehensive electronic servicing, our professional electronic technicians in Altona are here to help. Our team of skilled…

[classicalsqueak]

Water my piano with me! and FAQ :)

The original video passed 300k on the clockapp (wild!), so I have added a new part with answers to some questions. The info I share is from my own experience as a classical pianist, but I am not a piano technician. My system was installed over a decade ago, so things may have changed now. Please consult with your piano tuner/technician since piano maintenance will depend on the environment you are in.

The wording on the manufacturer's site does indeed instruct you to "Water Your Piano." Don't actually put water directly into your piano, though!

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