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Author: tad
Date: 2001-02-10 03:01
Itend to wet the reed while I play, and the sound gets dirty.
I use Michel Lurie 1- 1/2's on a grenadilla Yamaha or a resonite Selmer CL300.
Please tell me what to do.
Thank you.
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Author: Jim
Date: 2001-02-10 04:16
There is, of course, no way to keep anything inserted into a mouth dry! Ask any Dentist what must be done to temporarily dry a tooth. I'll assume your problem is with excess moisture which causes the reed to "blow bubbles" and buzz. Most players will simply remove the mouthpiece from the mouth and blow forcefully in a direction to clear away the water. A bit noisy and messy but quick and effective. This also works for water that accumulates in a tone hole.
I'll assume from your use of #1.5 reeds that you are a beginner. Welcome to a great instrument! I am concerned about your use of the word "dry" and hope that you are soaking your reeds in your mouth for several minutes before use. Only the newer plastic reeds can be played dry.
Jim
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-02-10 14:08
Carry a few pieces of coffee filter paper, cut into small strips (1" x 2").
Every so often, slip the filter between the reed and mouthpiece to wick out moisture.
I also recommend trying out the Legere synthetic reed at the start, to cut down on the hassles cane will cause.
(You could concentrate on making music instead of reeds for awhile.)
Good luck!
anji
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Author: Beth
Date: 2001-02-10 21:07
Try using the above suggestion from Anji using cigarette rolling papers. They're small, inexpensive and fit nicely in your case. They are also great for drying your key pads in the middle of performance/rehearsal.
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-02-10 21:42
I have also used cigarette papers.
I just use coffee filters because they're so readily available.
Cigarette papers are a better choice because of their thickness, and fineness but they can be pricey.
anji
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Author: tad
Date: 2001-02-11 05:04
I recall seeing a packet of thin paper pieces:
They were for removing water/oil between the key pads and the holes.
Maybe I try these too if any are available?
Thank you. tad
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2001-02-13 03:46
The problem is the dumpness getting into the reed core through the surface
pores. To avoid this it is customary to use your nail or other smooth round thing(such as ball point pen shaft) and rub the surface of reed.
This will somewhat close the surface pores.
The upper surface is easy to do this but side and bottom surface need
training.
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