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Re: Reeds dry out very quickly

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2019-08-06 16:48

I always kept my reeds in an air tight freezer bag and NEVER LET THEM SIT OUT IN THE AIR. Once I choose the reed to use they all went back in. I always put my cap on when not playing, even for a few minutes. One colleague kept a small cup of water near his stand in rehearsals and concerts and using his finger to pat a little water on the reed if he felt it was getting dry. If it's very dry in our house get a humidifier but make sure you adjust it in your studio so you don't get mold. You can also keep your reeds in some kind of box with a dampit or small sponge in it but make sure it's not completely air tight so the reeds don't get mildly. Just keep the dampit damp not soaked. Humidity control is the name of the game.

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