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Re: Reed quality question

Author: claritoot26
Date: 2008-08-12 14:47

Aside from the inevitable variability of commercial reeds, I find that a lot of my beginning students have trouble finding the right position of the reed on the mouthpiece. If they start a lesson with a stuffy or squeaky sound, I spend a bit of time with them showing them how to reposition the reed correctly (provided the reed looks to be in good condition, no chips or excessive warpage). Often just a millimeter or less higher or lower or left or right on the mouthpiece can make a huge difference in the sound and response. When I attach my own reed, I try several positions before tightening the ligature. But more or less, mine usually play best in the same position, because I spend some time balancing them.

Lori

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