Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2012-11-01 01:15
"they're the ones, I'm hoping that includes me, that simply have a higher standard and their playing often sounds it. "
I disagree. I think people who fiddle with their reeds too much are obsessed, and many are covering up other aspects of their playing which could be fixed with correcting issues with their technique. Instead of always fussing about making the reeds "perfect" and blaming them for issues, try and learn to get around on a reed that's not 100%. Pianists have long been used to this, and I think it's better to just deal with it than to fuss and complain about the instrument and accessories. Obviously, this is meant to exist within the confines of reason. I'm not implying that one should accept a bad reed, but the amount of time and money I've seen people spend to fuss with their reeds is absurd.
I rarely fiddle with reeds beyond minor adjustments. I find that there are a few good ones in each box mixed with a few bad ones. Trying to bring the worst ones to life is like beating a dead horse.
Also, I use legere about 50 percent of the time, even in performance. I have to buy around 10 to find 3 or 4 I really love, but I actually think that the legere sound better on many occasions and really appreciate the consistency that they provide. I love teaching with them as well because they don't dry out and I don't risk breaking or wearing out my good cane reeds.
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Post Edited (2012-11-01 01:22)
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