Klarinet Archive - Posting 000193.txt from 1997/04

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Reed Contradictions
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 03:16:55 -0400

True, many believe in that, but one of the "Grand Masters" a guy who
probably taught many of those professors Anthony Gigliotti does not seal
his reeds. On the other hand, I guess he maybe didn't teach them, or they
would probably not seal their reeds either. He says that it makes the reeds
bright sounding.

Thats why I said that there are so many differing opinions! You just gotta
go with what works for you.

(I'm wearing my flame proof suit) ;)

At 07:20 PM 4/6/97 -0500, Bob wrote:
>I'm quite SORRY - but for the past 40-some years I have found that With My
>Professors & others!! SEALING the pores by rubbing, etc. is the best for
>"Store-Bought" reeds! IF YOU MAKE YOU'RE OWN - YOU KNOW THAT ALREADY!!
>ENOUGH SAID!! I HAVE THESE STRONG OPINIONS - BACKED UP BY LOTS OF OTHERS!!
>
>
>BOB LAKE - EDINA, MN <laker29=idt,net>
>
>
>At 3:05 AM 4/6/97, WWQUINTET@-----.COM wrote:
>>Contradictions seem to run ramphant concerning the vast amount of opinions
>>regarding reeds. Here are quotes from two highly respected professional
>>clarinetists who are widely regarded for their valued insights about cane.
>>
>>1.) "A new reed should be well wetted by saliva and immediately pressed
hard
>>on a piece of glass and rubbed strongly up and down by the forefinger. This
>>closes the pores of the reed and thus prevents it from getting soaked up too
>>quickly. When the reed is rubbed strongly the pressure of the finger closes
>>the aperture from tubes in the reed and prevents the tubes from becoming
>>waterlogged. If this occurs the reed will lose its resiliency."
>>
>>2.) "Reeds should NOT be rubbed down vigorously with one's finger to close
>>the pores. Closing the pores impedes the reed's vibrations and accelerates
>>its deterioration. Reeds should be kept clean and handled as little as
>>possible. As a reed gets used the natural tendency is for it to become
>>lackluster, brittle sounding, and sharp in pitch."
>>
>>This interesting contradiction makes me wonder if there really is a
>>definitive answer to the puzzling enigma regarding reeds;however, both of
>>these quoted individuals attained a great deal of success with their
methods.
>>Perhaps the playing idiosyncracies of each performer physically requires a
>>different approach and thus the mystery of reeds will always be a subjective
>>one.
>>
>>Any opinions? ;-p
>
>Bob Lake
>Musician/Educator
>Edina, MN
><laker29@-----.net>
>
>
David C. Blumberg
Principal Clarinet Riverside Symphonia
Faculty Festival of Art and Musical Excellence (Fame) Princeton, N.J.
reedman@-----.com