FIGURE 1. Apply the provided cork grease to all the joints, including the mouthpiece (this does not need to be done every time as it may only be required if the clarinet is hard to put together). Please note that the cork will naturally compress over time with continued use.
FIGURE 2. Holding the edge, take the lower joint from the case (this is the biggest part of the clarinet) and hold it so that the two large keys and the key cluster are facing you.

FIGURE 3. Place your hand and press down on the two large keys with your palm, making sure your thumb is resting on the large key.
FIGURE 4. Now wrap your left fingers around the larger key ring and depress – This will lift the bridge key also, which will
allow you to join the parts together smoothly. It is extremely important to lift the bridge key, as not doing this can result in the cork tearing off.

FIGURE 5. With your hands moving in opposite directions, push and twist a small amount back and fourth to ease the two parts together. Do not attempt to screw the parts together or move them in any great amount as there is the potential of the key clusters contacting and possibly becoming misaligned or bent.
FIGURE 6. To perfectly align the upper and lower joints, ensure the two metal balls are in a straight line – This will automatically align all the keys as well.

FIGURE 7. To attach the bell, hold the clarinet in your left hand and in a similar way as you attached the previous two parts and twist on the bell.
FIGURE 8. Now holding the clarinet in exactly the same way as when attaching the upper and lower joints, attach the barrel (FIGURE 9).
FIGURE 10. To correctly attach and align the mouthpiece, the register key must be facing you directly. Hold the upper joint and slip on the mouthpiece.

FIGURE 11. The flat part of the mouthpiece (known as the table) should line up with the register key on the upper joint.
FIGURE 12. The next step is to install the reed. Place the reed centrally on the flat part of the mouthpiece and hold it in position with your thumb.
FIGURE 13. To secure the reed, slip on the ligature at the point where the reed is unshaven and tighten the screws well. The clarinet should now be set up correctly and all that remains is to moisten the reed for a minute in your mouth before you start playing and enjoy!

IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO DRY YOUR CLARINET AFTER EVERY USE AS THE PADS CAN DETERIORATE AND THE INSIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT CAN BECOME MOULDY. THE BEST WAY TO DRY YOUR CLARINET IS BY LETTING NATURAL AIR CIRCULATE THROUGHOUT, BUT IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE - USE THE PULL THROUGH DRYING CLOTH PROVIDED.