Klarinet Archive - Posting 000681.txt from 2004/11

From: <skywinkle@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Re: [kl] Sandpaper vs. Reed knife
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:36:40 -0500

Up until I discovered Mozart reeds from Davie Cane about a year ago, I had way too many days where there were none left in the "audience" to learn anything!

Bruce

> Years ago, one lister described the process they go through when a reed
> has proven itself unworthy. They open up their clarinet case so that
> all the other reeds can see clearly, then smash the offending reed into
> the stand. The purpose, of course, is to teach the other reeds a lesson
> about what happens when reeds misbehave. I suspect a stern lecture is
> probably appropriate, as well.
>
> I cannot vouch for the efficacy in any measurable way, but I can say
> from personal experience that this procedure is extremely satisfying.
>
> --
> - Tim Roberts, timr@-----.com
> Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> Klarinet is a service of Woodwind.Org, Inc. http://www.woodwind.org
>
>

---------------------------------------------------------------------
Klarinet is a service of Woodwind.Org, Inc. http://www.woodwind.org