Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2014-04-17 06:55
I learnt how to make short scrape reeds while in the US, believe it or not. I spent reed classes learning the basics that apply to all reed making, but my only instruction for constructing the short scrape was this:
http://www.openacademy.info/page18.html
I like this method because if you follow it well, it helps avoid taking too much out of the 'heart'. The first reed I made using this method worked.
If you know cane suppliers, my tip would be to avoid cane that you know is on the harder side, at least at first. I know that reeds I considered to be average to soft were almost impossible for my long-scrape friends to play. (Also, don't forget the gouge proportions are different to long scrape.) I also recommend starting with a French-style scrape (very smooth, no lumps or sudden transitions) rather than a German style, which includes a little more of a 'hump' past the tip, more of an obvious heart. They tend to require more support and are harder to attack, at least in my experience.
I think, for me, a successful short scrape reed involves directing the most attention to the outside edges of the scrape - and by that I mean the tip (mostly the corners of the tip), the sides (which certainly differs to a long scrape - no rails here!) and the bottom of the U (or whichever shape you choose), especially the sides of the U.
FWIW, I use K.Ge GS cane (suits our climate), on 47mm staples, tied to 73mm and finishing length around 71mm. My scrape is 10-11mm, which is fairly standard.
Good luck!
Rachel
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