Klarinet Archive - Posting 000174.txt from 2003/06

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Reed soaking question
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:15:29 -0400

....I do not recall ever soaking a clarinet reed in water before =
playing. I

....stick them in my mouth whilst assembling the instrument.

....Perhaps I'd be much more successful if only I had known the =
"correct"=20
answer.

The answer is that you don't use water. Use Hawaiian Punch and Southern =
Comfort! Then the longer you soak the reed, the less you notice the =
need to soak anything .

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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