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| Doublereeds need to be soaked in water for about 5min. at least, prior to performing/playing. Soaking is necessary because the doublereed is comprised of two pieces of reed bound together. If the reeds aren't seperated slightly by the water, then they cannot vibrate or be used at all. How do you know your reed is an A+? After soaking the reed, it's expected of doublereed players to blow through it, blowing out excess water that may still be in the reed and to test whether or not the reed is "a good one". If the reed croaks, it's a sign of a good reed. Croaking = Great!! The of reeds pretty much consists of, cutting the cane (what the reed is), binding it to the staple (for oboe reeds, the metal/cork) and scraping it to fit your needs. In detail >> The Bassoon Reed and The Oboe Reed. << Back |
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| The Base of It All All doublereed players (and you should) know that there is no one reed design that will please all players. Differences in embouchure, bocal, instrument, performing space, repertory, and pitch standard have given rise to innumerable reed designs. There is always room for a variety of approaches. Not only does it take forever to find a reed suitable to your needs as a musician, but they require a lot more care then those "single reeds". |