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Re: New Reeds

Author: BethGraham
Date: 2019-04-10 04:18

Hi, Hans --

That is a most useful list -- especially for a beginner like me. There are so many things that can cause squawks apart from the reed. (Lately, as I've graduated to the Clarion register, my biggest challenge is ensuring my fingers are completely covering the holes. [Ring fingers: I'm looking at you!])

I wonder if we learners sometimes get too fixated on The Reed, and if being given too much technical information too early in our practice could make us obsess unnecessarily.

I love the good practical tips you've given in your post, Hans. BGBG: I hope that you're finding enjoyment in your playing despite your reed worries.

What I do is pop my reed into a small pill bottle that's about 1/3 filled with water for about 30 seconds tops. (I only get the vamp wet.) If my reed sucks, I try a different one. When I take a quick break to grab a sip of coffee, I put the mouthpiece cap on to keep the reed ready. At this stage, I'm trying not to overthink it.

I do like to think the coffee enhances my playing.

Beth

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