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RE: will 1/2 strength too hard help

Author: GBK
Date: 2001-10-31 18:48

Janlynn...You have just discovered one of the important concepts about reeds. A reed which is bright and clear in a very small setting often does not have the "body" to project in a larger hall. To use your baseball analogy: It would be similar to a batter using a very light bat to hit with: It may be very easy to swing it fast, but it would not have the weight to hit a home run with.

It sounds as if playing on a #2.5 reed may to light for you. My suggestion, to prove this theory would be to have a friend bring a tape recorder into the auditorium and tape you playing on a #2.5 and then on a #3. You will probably find that the #3 will be fuller and carry better.

If the #3 reed is a little balky on articulation, work with your teacher on learning how to adjust reeds. it is an important concept to learn, and in the end will save you a lot of frustration...

Moving up to a #3.5 reed at this time will not accomplish anything...GBK

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