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 Tuning and Reeds
Author: ohsuzan 
Date:   2011-11-04 04:16

I want to ask for comments about how you choose your reeds in ensemble situations.

I read somewhere (I don't think it was here) that if one had to choose between a reed that played slightly (< 5 cents) flat or slightly sharp, one should choose the reed that was tending flat and bring it up with the breath or lips, as necessary.

(Of course, different notes on the oboe will be naturally flatter or sharper. But let's say we are talking here about the condition of the pitch at the tuning A.)

The rationale for this was that you tune a stringed instrument by starting below the pitch and bringing it up (as opposed to starting above the pitch and moving down).

But I am finding that when I play with wind instruments in a large ensemble, I need to choose a reed that seems to tend a little sharp. If I choose the reed that tends a little flat, I will be perceived as under pitch, especially vis-a-vis the flute, clarinet, or horn. Not so much of a problem with trumpet or saxophone or low brass.

We all want the perfect reed that plays at 440 dead on all the time, but I have yet to encounter that one.

So, where do you place the error? High or low? Is it different for playing with strings, with winds, or with piano?

Susan

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