Klarinet Archive - Posting 000436.txt from 1999/10

From: "Clarinet" <clarinet@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] re: wetting reeds
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:01:38 -0400

For me I find it has to do with how old the reed is. Because the tone and
ease of play has to do with how well the reed is vibrating. If you soak an
old reed too long, it gets soggy and plays very poorly... but with a new
reed it is different... so I guess I would have to say it depends on what
works well for you and the type of reeds you use.

New Reeds, I soak well before using... otherwise they are more prone to
splitting
Seasoned Reed, I soak the tips for a minute.. then keep wet with saliva
Old Reed, only use saliva to moisten... then again... it should probably be
in the garbage anyway <grin>

This is what works for me....
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: Frank Galiani <fgaliani@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] re: wetting reeds

> I am a retired early intermediate player and would appreciate some
> advice on wetting a reed before playing. I have been soaking the reed I
> play with in a small cup of water for 5 to 10 minutes before playing,
> wetting the third of the reed nearest the tip. It seems to work very
> well. I am getting a good tone and have no trouble producing my highest
> note, currently G4. (I use Vandoren V-12s, #3 1/2 on a Genussa M/P).
> When I try moistening the reed with saliva for a brief period before
> playing, I get a much thinner tone and have greater difficulty reaching
> the higher notes, yet this seems to be what many clarinetists do??? Are
> their more "acceptable" or better ways to treat the reed before
> playing? (Maybe I should take a hint from Nancy Buckman's post and take
> my Buffet E-11 into the shower with me. 8~) Thanks in advance for
> any comments or advice. Frank Galiani
>
>
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