Pipa is like wine tasting, the longer it is, the more "mellow" it becomes. The back and top of the pipa are as old as possible, because the longer the age, the less fat in the wood and the easier it is to resonate, the louder the volume and the more beautiful the timbre. To use the instrument for a long time without being damaged, it is necessary to pay attention to the nursing method. In addition to protecting the instrument from damage, it also protects the volume and tone.

How to maintain the pipa?

1. After using the lute, get into the habit of putting it in the piano bag or box immediately, and put the bag or box in a dry and proper place. For example, when the pipa is temporarily placed on the table after the performance, it is advisable to place the pipa flat in the center of the table, and it is not advisable to place the pipa upright and lean against the center of the wall. If you need to lean upright against the wall, you can only lean against the corner of the wall, so that the four lutes of the pipa are against the walls on both sides. The bottom suffered from trauma such as fall damage.

2. After playing the piano, remember to prepare a special piano cloth to wipe the strings to avoid oxidation and rust. Rusty strings need to be replaced in time. Remember that water is not visible on the front panel and back panel, so don't wipe it with a damp cloth.

3. Air conditioning and heating will cause a dry environment. It is necessary to avoid direct blowing of the air conditioning, and avoid baking at a distance from the heating. Geothermal heating should not be placed directly on the ground, especially for Nanfang Qin, you can turn on the humidifier as appropriate. I have seen several friends from Northeast China choose to paint the piano because of the long heating period.

4. Don't put the piano in the car in summer. The temperature of the airtight compartment can be as high as 60 degrees or more, and it is easy to crack the piano.

5. Prepare a special soft brush for Yingge (foundation brush can also be used) to remove dust and use a small brush to sweep the dust on the surface of the piano. Blow dust with your mouth, be careful not to spray saliva.

6. Polish the piano and wipe sweat frequently in summer to prevent moisture from seeping into the piano. Some wood will fade when wet, so you can wear old clothes when you practice the piano.

7. Pay attention to the protection of the back panel of the piano and handle it with care to avoid contact with hard objects to prevent scratches and damage to the back panel. Small scratches can be repaired with toothpaste.

8. Please play the newly purchased piano correctly, and it is forbidden to sweep vigorously, which is not conducive to developing a good piano sound.

9. The panel is paulownia and the product is bamboo. When gluing panels and heads, water glues such as yellow fish glue are generally used. This kind of glue is most afraid of getting wet, and degumming will occur when it gets wet. After degumming, the volume will be weakened and the sound will be more damaged. Therefore, it should not be placed in a humid place, and it should not be exposed to rain. Another reason to prevent the pipa from getting wet is that when the panel is wet, a large amount of water will be absorbed into the sycamore board, which will also reduce the volume. Therefore, even if the chemical glue that is not afraid of moisture is used in the adhesive panel and other aspects, the moisture-proof of the pipa should still be cited as an aspect that needs to be paid attention to. During the rainy season, it is necessary to prevent moisture and mildew, and the piano box needs to be kept dry. You can open it to dry in good weather or replace the desiccant regularly.

10. If the piano is not played for a long time, the strings can be relaxed and placed in the piano box.