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Re: Mouthpiece-Reed Optimization Chart

Author: moma4faith
Date: 2023-11-05 04:55

I was taught that the more open the tip, the more resistance felt when playing. Conversely, the closer the opening of the tip, the less resistance felt when playing. A soft reed might shut down a closer tip opening, so a harder reed will help with that. Also, an open tipped mouthpiece will have less resistance with a softer reed strength. Was I taught correctly? (asking the pros here)

If all that makes sense, then you can match reed strength to your desired amount of resistance. And that is probably subjective for all of us, with our own embouchure and oral structure, isn't it?

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