Author: SimpsonSaxGal
Date: 2006-02-18 21:49
I am playing my college's BBb contrabass this year in symphonic band and also woodwind ensemble. I tried out an old cane reed in the case, and that played well, but severely chipped after the first rehearsal. I had previous CB players suggest using bari sax reeds. Next rehearsal, I took out my Legere 3 and that played well. The CB is an old straight metal one that goes down to Eb, but I'm not sure of the brand.
Anyway, that's a little background. I am unable to play above the break. I was able to get about 3 notes out (above), and they sounded really weak and were unpredictable. As part of my music is above the break, I'd really like to play them as written, rather than take them down the octave. Is there anything I can do to get these notes to sound, short of taking the CB to the repair shop?
Thank you much.
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