Klarinet Archive - Posting 000530.txt from 2002/10

From: CBA <clarinet10001@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Wacky reed problem
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 04:51:21 -0400

Bruce,

I won't rehash what everyone else has said. I think the problem
may be a totally overlooked problem...

I remember you saying your student was using a 2 3/4 reed. Maybe
it is time for her to go up to a 3 or 3 1/4 reed? Just because
you are playing on the same setup, doesn't mean the setup works
as well for her as it does for you. The stronger reed *might*
prolong life, and allow more workability.

The other thing I think could be a possibility is what your
student eats and drinks (either in general, or before playing.)
Heavily acidic drinks before playing, like sodas or juices, can
really break down a reed. If this student partakes in these
highky acidic drinks often, even if not right before playing,
she might be breaking the reeds down herself. I find that my
reeds do change consistency with diet changes, because your
saliva does change somewhat.

Hope this helps...

Kelly Abraham
Woodwinds - New York City

The--- "Bruce E. McGarvey" <bmcgar@-----.net> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Thanks for all your suggestions. Let me take respond to them
> in this one
> post, so I don't choke up the list. Warning: I do digress here
> on a few
> points. Please forgive me for any fatigue I might cause:
<<SNIP>>

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