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Re: Wetting reeds butt down

Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-12-26 22:50

You ned to get the underside of the reed wet to ensure there are no leaks between it and the mouthpiece facing - even just licking the underside of the heel is enough to do that. If you get a leak between the reed and the facing, then you'll get chirping.

Same with coated and synthetic reeds - lick the flat side under the heel to make sure it seals against the facing even though the reed itself doesn't need soaking.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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