There is this piece of plastic that fell from my trill 1 key on flute. How did this happen?

Question

Ok I have never abused my flute AT ALL. I always was delicate with my flute, and I never pressed the keys that hard. How did the plastic thing that is supposed to keep the trill 1 key in a correct position fall? I have an Armstrong Open hole flute.. Could it have something to do with the flute, and how do I get the plastic piece to stick to that key?

Answer 1

I. Jones is right - the plastic ones fall off all the time, because of glue failure. Cork ones tend to stay stuck better. One of my students came to her lesson with the Eb bumper missing - I asked her why she did not bring it, and we would glue it right back on. It seems her puppy was near her feet as she was practicing, and he figured that anything that hits the rug, was his to eat.

Answer 2

bumper (plastic, cork, neoprene, nylon)-adhesive-silver



... my guess is that the adhesive failed. It's not uncommon, especially if the instrument goes through temperature changes.



Good news is it's a quick and cheap (possibly free) fix if you take it to the shop. Your band teacher might even have a kit to fix it.

Answer 3

likely a unfastened spring/screw. while you at the instant are not powerfuble to restoration it, please convey your tool to a consultant repairer. The tool could desire to require much greater maintenance (sparkling-oil-adjustment).