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Re: Air pressure

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2022-05-30 11:48

I have some new data. Firstly it is important to know that I play on Legere reeds which take a lot of variables out of the equation.

Over the last week I've gone from what I use in terms of reed strength and type 99% of the time (Legere Euro cut 3.5) to the back up reeds (Legere Signature Soprano Sax 2.75) several times and kept record of all local climate factors.

It now appears that it is a combination of high humidity and low pressure that requires the switch to the lighter reed. If the pressure is moderately low, but the humidity is also lower, there is no problem.

Perhaps the water content of the air also slows down the reeds ability to vibrate as freely as possible and this is not related to the effects of moisture within cane fibers........obviously!

...............Paul Aviles

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