Klarinet Archive - Posting 000711.txt from 2000/04

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.us>
Subj: RE: [kl] another half
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 09:03:24 -0400

> -----
> << Invest in a reed trimmer and practice adjusting these reeds
> to the desired resistance and responsiveness (?).
>
> . She recomended me NOT to get a reed trimmer and she
> explained to me that the fibers in your reed are pinched together when you
>
> use a trimmer thus you loose a reed that could have been better.
>
It is my own opinion that one should experiment in every way that interests
one and find what works best for oneself. Because it is quicker to clip a
reed than to sand off the tip, I have used a clipper, and quite
successfully. Using sandpaper does not guarantee uncrushed fibers,
especially when the reed is wet. It would seem logical to me that any
pressure from above on a reed will crush fibers, but that is MY opinion.
The oven is now open! ;?)

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland 21012 USA
nebuckman@-----.us

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