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Reeds and Water

Author: RobertWYu
Date: 2015-03-25 10:44

Hey guys,

I was working on my reeds today and a thought occurred to me. Why do reeds need to be wet before playing? I know that they have to, but I was curious about the science behind it, and why a dry reed won't play properly.

Secondly, I was wondering why we need to break in reeds. I notice that reeds that I break in and slowly play more over time have a more consistent and even tone, but I'm not sure what quite happens in the break in process.

And finally, I am curious about your guys' opinion on storing reeds in water and/or water and Listerine. I've heard that keeping your reeds constantly hydrated actually helps their lifespan.

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