Permanent Edition] The rainy season is a battle against humidity! Proper Handling of Stringed Instruments

Permanent Edition] The rainy season is a battle against humidity! Proper Handling of Stringed Instruments


For anyone who plays an instrument, the rainy season can be a very depressing time.
For musical instruments, the rainy season is also a battle against humidity!
You don't want your instrument, which is also your precious partner, to be seriously damaged.

So, what can we do to protect our instruments from humidity?
Here are some tips on how to protect your instrument from humidity.

◆Use of desiccants

We recommend that you keep a desiccant specially designed for your instrument in the instrument case.
This will help prevent the growth of mold.


◆Cleaning the inside of the instrument

For violins and violas, by placing baked rice grains inside the instrument,
This will be effective in cleaning the inside of the instrument by putting burnt rice grains inside the instrument and the rice grains will collect the garbage.


◆Take the instrument out of the case.

It is considered good for the instrument to be taken out of the case and exposed to the outside air.
It is considered to be good for the instrument to be exposed to the outside air.


◆Dehumidify the cooler

Some people keep the cooler dehumidified all day long in order to store their instruments.
In the case of expensive instruments that cost more than 10 million yen, it may be more economical to maintain the condition of the instrument than to pay for electricity.
It may be calculated that it is more economical to keep the instrument in good condition than to pay for electricity.


◆Preventing rainwater from wetting the instrument

It is difficult to carry an instrument to a music school or teacher's house in the rain.
Even if you have put your instrument in a secure case, moving it in a heavy rain will cause damage to the instrument.
If it is raining heavily, do not force your instrument out of the house!
Protecting your instrument is the best thing you can do.


◆Summary

Japan, with its high temperature, high humidity, four seasons, and extreme temperature differences, may not be the best land for Western musical instruments.
In order to protect your precious instruments, it will be necessary to check their condition on a daily basis.

With online lessons, you can take lessons even during the rainy season .
The lesson grid for online music lessons is also available for trial lessons.
We are looking forward to your application♪