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Re: Legere European Signature Reeds

Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2017-02-28 22:16

Concerning the condensation issues on the back of reeds, two possible solutions came to my mind and, IMO, were verified in the following post from the archives:

#1. Periodically, place as much of the mouthpiece into one's mouth and suck air inward while slowly pulling the mouthpiece from the mouth.
#2. Place a tissue paper or some other thin, porous paper between the reed and the mouthpiece rails and press against the back of the reed.

http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=183692&t=183532

I found the above thread to be quite informative.

The above two possible solutions may not make the Legere as dry as removing it and wiping it dry, but I believe they would more than suffice and the time element would be greatly reduced.

I have seen clarinet players do #1 as well as blow across C#4 to get rid of accumulating moist breath air condensation.

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