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Author: emily_heathcote
Date: 2009-08-11 09:07
There are two types of reed obsessers
The ones who play on unbalanced reeds going through every reed in the box trying to find a lucky one that is not too unbalanced.
And the reed-adjusters who are never satisfied with their adjustments or take too much too little at one side or the other... trying out all the different options.
I balance every reed I play on, as I feel not doing this is like going on a bike ride with a puncture. When the reed is on form it can last for 3-4 months (of professional playing) sometimes. But when that reed goes I fall back to earth with a great big bang.
I wish I was the former, and could produce a gorgeous sound by slamming any reed with no adjustment on the mouthpiece and just producing the most beautfiful sound.. as i have seen players do. But alas, I'm left sitting in my practice room reeds spread all over the piano... stressing about the next time I'll be on that amazing stretch of time with a good reed.....
....you've just got to enjoy it while it lasts!
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