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Re: Chronic Flatness

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2015-01-20 22:50

Hi,

The best thing to do is get a good teacher .... if you don't already have one.

Someone needs to look at your reeds.

There are many good books out there and some really good commercial reed makers.

http://bethanyslater.com

Flat reeds can be caused by a number of factors: Check the diameter of the cane you are purchasing ..... if too narrow the reed will open more ... and where you tie the reed on the staple effects the opening. Also what shaper tip are you using ... a wider shape will cause a more flat response than a narrower one.

Flat reeds are a real pain in the A 440~! Sometimes nothing works especially if the reed is flat and hard. When this happens I just destroy the reed and save myself a headache.

Mark

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