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reed rush...how to prepare :-)

Author: Mohammeddisto
Date: 2003-05-06 17:57

just got a pack of leblanc reed rush. phew...it stinks. how do i prepare reed rush before i use it? I soak it in water then i flatten it?

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Re: reed rush...how to prepare :-)

Author: GBK
Date: 2003-05-06 18:32

http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=68021&t=67955 ...GBK

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Re: reed rush...how to prepare :-)

Author: hans
Date: 2003-05-06 18:38

There is a book on the subject, available at:

Walter Grabner
ClarinetXpress
991 Wildwood Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035
847.266.8644
walter@clarinetxpress.com

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Re: reed rush...how to prepare :-)

Author: Alseg
Date: 2003-05-06 22:47

Reed rush....aka scouring rush....contains silica particles...that is how it works. Wet it with saliva until soft, then gently scrape towards the tip of the reed. It has natural serrations as well.
It was used by hunters etc. to clean pans by the riverside.

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