Klarinet Archive - Posting 000205.txt from 2003/05

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Mildew on reed/drinking peroxide
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 10:55:50 -0400

>>>>>I can't understand why humidified reed cases
are used when dry storage of (cleaned) reeds seems to result in superior
reed life (my experience) without annoying and damaging mold and mildew.
So, WHY????

Gene,

Some people just like to fuss with things. I have never figured it out =
either. I can't understand why there is so much fuss with reeds in the =
first place. I have always been able to pull one out of the box and =
with a few strokes of reed Dry reed rush, even the thickness at the =
sides and tip and make them play. I almost always can use all the reeds =
in the box. and they will sometimes last for months. I have friends who =
can't figure out how to do this for love nor money. I have pretty much =
made the switch to Legeres all the time now. the only place I don't =
like them is when I am playing in close quarters. They somehow seem =
harsh and I will switch to cane. I'm not fussy about cleanliness =
either. I'm not a slob, but I don't have any rituals for instrument =
care or a secret warm-up routine or the like. To each his own, though. =
Who am to tell someone else what to do.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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