Klarinet Archive - Posting 000268.txt from 1998/04
From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu> Subj: Re: High Altitude Reed Adjustment Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 23:00:21 -0400
On Tue, 7 Apr 1998, Brian Catchlove wrote:
> Dear Jimmy,
> Last time I went to a drier environment (although not at altitude) my reeds
> went softer. It may be a good idea to take a variety of reeds. Some that are
> a little light for comfort, some that are too heavy as well as your
> favourite reeds . This then covers all your bases.
> I hope this is of some help.
> Brian Catchlove
Jimmy did not specify a drier environment....he specified a higher
altitude. The reed plays harder.....much, much, harder in this setting.
Roger Garrett
IWU
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