Klarinet Archive - Posting 000424.txt from 1995/03

From: Nichol Kadler <kadlnd@-----.CA>
Subj: reeds,reeds,reeds
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 1995 00:25:39 -0500

Hello, I am a second year Clarinet student and right now I am really
struggling with reeds. I'm not sure if there has been massive discussion
on this topic (I am new to the net). I have read some books on reeds,
looking at the heart etc. But I always seem to pick one of the lousiest
reeds in the package. When I go to my lessons My instructor always says
"it's too soft" It seems fine to me. I'm trying to test all my reeds getting
used to soft ones and harder ones, but I still bring thoses soft reeds to
lessons. Is there any more literature I could get a hold of that could help
me? or any suggestions? they would be greatly appreciated.

Nichol Kadler
University of lethbridge