Klarinet Archive - Posting 000549.txt from 2002/10

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Wacky reed problem
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 17:38:53 -0400

--- Steve Hartman <sdh902@-----.net> wrote:

> I still think that your student is just pinching the reed as she gets tired. There are two
> solutions: she can rest more frequently and change reeds more frequently or she can use a
> 'reed-bender-outer' - a matchbook cover - and gently bend the reed away from the mouthpiece.

I prefer to give my reeds a "charge" and use a credit card for this remedial action,
(and I'm just vain enough to use a gold card to complement the silver of my keys). ;-)

Neil

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