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Re: Legere reed strength comparison

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2017-06-21 20:44

Ed wrote:

> One thing to keep in mind is that a cane reed will break in
> over time and get slightly softer. Since the synthetic does not
> go through this process, what you get is what you get. So, you
> are likely right to consider a hair softer.
>

Well, apropos this point, Légères do seem in my experience (and others have mentioned it here as well) to soften a little as you play on them. I change to a fresh reed after an hour or so. The reed returns to its original strength after resting (cooling? - I don't know the exact reason), but you need to judge a Légère's strength by how it plays after a few minutes, not how it feels on first blow.

Karl

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