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Re: Reed Adjustment

Author: BGBG
Date: 2015-10-10 20:45

Right now I have reeds in plastic bags, maybe 3-5 per bag. Humidity in house is 55-60%, maybe about same in bags. I have a chart to track each reed and playings, simple-just a date and a check so know when and number times played. I try to play 2-3 times a day with maybe 3 reeds each time, and soak, play a song or two, listen, and see if any adjusting needed. I may adjust a little at the time or do another time if involved. I dont soak long or play long on a reed. I am not sure whether to dry laying it flat side down or curved side (vamp side) down but I see it is done both ways. Like the suggestion to lay on flat side down and put a weight on it but havent done so yet.
When I started I just played on 1 reed until it wouldnt work or was split and soaked a lot and a little in various liquids. Now I play very little, soak only 3-5 minutes, so reed has chance to adapt, so I feel I have learned something and improved. I doubt if ANY books would be too elementary for me but I was and am still confused about the many different , even opposite, things that seem to work. So instead of seeking the ONE WAY I now try many things to see which I find right for ME. That is the benefit of a forum I feel.

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