Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2011-11-05 00:10
I agree with you, Susan, I definitely find the sharper reed is needed more often than not in a wind band setting.
Perhaps this is to do with the nature (and proportion) of instruments made of metal - they tend to be more susceptible to temperature changes, and I find as wind bands warm up, they tend sharper. I can always accommodate a flatter reed in an orchestra than I can in band.
Flutes are more often than not sharp, and as you often double or harmonise them in band, it's unfortunately easier to fit in with the majority when there's a whole section of them.
I'm not sure where this quote came from (someone may be able to elaborate): "It is better to be sharp than out of tune." The human ear perceives flat more negatively than sharp. If one has the technique and conditioning to pull up a flat reed, then do so, I'm sure the tone would be better for it. If there's a chance one doesn't, it may be safer to err on the side of sharp, if you had to err on one side.
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