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Practice Question re Reed Strength

Author: CarlT
Date: 2014-12-13 03:22

I try to (and do most days) practice every day for at least an hour. There are days, however, that I just don't have time for even that length of practice time, but if I don't practice every day, it seems my embouchure quickly goes to pot.

I was wondering, on the days I don't have much time to practice, if it wouldn't be well to practice with a reed that's a 1/2 step too hard; i.e., instead of my normal #3, use a 3-1/2. I try a 3-1/2 now and then, but after about 5 minutes, I can no longer hack it. I only need to rest a couple of minutes though, and I can go maybe another 5 minutes on the harder reed, etc.

Anyway, I hope you get the point. Seems to me if I could practice with a harder reed than I'm used to, I could practice for a shorter period when I need to and still keep my embouchure up. I appreciate your advice.

CarlT

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