Klarinet Archive - Posting 000135.txt from 2001/05

From: fpg <fpg@-----.us>
Subj: [kl] Reed Life
Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 22:11:09 -0400

I've been curious about how long a reed actually lasts, i.e.. actual
playing time. For the past seven months, I kept a "reed journal,"
recording actual playing time from those 5, 10, and 15 minute periods
when breaking in until the reed was IMO no longer playable. I used as
ending criteria rasping/buzzing sound in chalameau, uneven or failed
response above E4, and having the reed "stop sounding" particularly in
clarion. (I realize that these criteria are rather subjective). My
average playing time is about 1 1/2 hours a day using Black Master #3.
In this framework, I am averaging slightly over 29 hours playing time
per reed. I'd be interested in hearing other players ideas or comments
on reed longevity. Frank

Frank P. Galiani
Bloomington, Indiana

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