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Author: kev182
Date: 2006-12-24 12:02
I'm going crazy... It feels like I'm playing on tissue paper. All my reeds are soft to the point I have to clip them twice. I have never had this problem before. People tell me this happens to everyone during winter. Anyone else have this problem?
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2006-12-24 14:57
Yes.
And it's not just the eggnog.
Just keep having half a size stronger around.
--
Ben
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Author: eric293
Date: 2006-12-25 05:59
Well, it may be a problem with your RC. Try an R13 and see how you feel.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2006-12-25 06:52
I also need harder reeds in the winter and softer reeds in the summer. Usually I don't need a size harder because reeds in the same box vary in strength (I think it is a good thing) and always I find at least a few that fit the weather.
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Author: hans
Date: 2006-12-27 19:45
The weather in a mouthpiece is fairly consistent: warm and humid :-)
Maybe your embouchure is getting stronger?
Hans
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2006-12-27 20:48
Unfortunately the vamp of the reed is exposed to dry and cold so keep the mouthpiece constantly in your mouth. Good luck with this!
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: kev182
Date: 2006-12-28 13:13
could be getting stronger but I doubt it...It's very frustrating being in the middle of two reed sizes... 4's too hard 3 1/2 too soft... My guess is that I want more resistence in my setup... I guess i can try a shorter facing mouthpiece or just wait and hope for warmer weather =D
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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2006-12-28 19:42
Strange... my reeds tend to get more stuffy and feel harder in the winter. This could be due to the fact that winters in calgary are actually dryer than the summer by a significant margin.
If not, then I'm just losing my mind... perhaps egg nog makes reeds seem harder.
:)
Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2006-12-28 20:07
I think I agree with Sean. High altitude as well as winter conditions require looking for lighter and more vibrant reeds. This is the opposite of what Kevin is experiencing.
Freelance woodwind performer
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