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Musician's Friend - Tech Tip - Care and Maintenance of Woodwind Reeds - TXT - Bloc-Notes

Woodwind reed players must properly care for and maintain their reeds, as reeds are fragile and even slight damage can reduce sound quality. When new, reeds need to be moistened before use, such as by placing in a small amount of water rather than saliva. Reeds should also be stored in reed cases when not in use to prevent damage from moisture. Products like the Rico Reed Vitalizer can help maintain reeds' moisture levels for optimal performance.

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Musician's Friend - Tech Tip - Care and Maintenance of Woodwind Reeds - TXT - Bloc-Notes

Woodwind reed players must properly care for and maintain their reeds, as reeds are fragile and even slight damage can reduce sound quality. When new, reeds need to be moistened before use, such as by placing in a small amount of water rather than saliva. Reeds should also be stored in reed cases when not in use to prevent damage from moisture. Products like the Rico Reed Vitalizer can help maintain reeds' moisture levels for optimal performance.

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Musician's Friend - Tech Tip - Care And Maintenance Of
Woodwind Reeds
Fri September 22, 2006
TECH TIP - Care And Maintenance Of Woodwind Reeds
Wind players tend to be fanatical about their
reeds. This is
understandable, as woodwind reeds are quite fragile
and must be handled
with care. Even very slight damage will keep a reed
from performing at its
best. When you purchase new reeds, they are usually
dry and must be
moistened before playing. Most players simply stick
the reed in their
mouths to moisten it. Though this works, it isn't
the most sanitary
method, and saliva enzymes and bacteria can damage
the cane's fibers.
A better method is to use a small glass of water or
running water from a
drinking fountain for wetting the reed. Take care
not to overmoisten the
reed, as an overly dampened reed can become too
soft and difficult to
play.
When you put the reed in your horn, grasp the reed
from the bottom, not
the thin section, and take care not to damage the
reed when you slide on
the ligature. Make sure the reed is properly
aligned before you tighten
the ligature to hold it in place. Don't overtighten
the ligature, or you
could warp the reed and possibly strip the ligature
screws. Experiment
with the placement of your ligature to get the best
sound and feel.
Be sure to remove the reed and store it in a reed
case when not in use.
The moisture from playing can make the reed stick
to the mouthpiece and
could damage the reed. If possible, rinse the reed
and dry it after
playing. It's a good idea to periodically rinse
your mouthpiece to remove
any residue from playing.
Rico Reeds manufacturers a product called the Rico
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Reed Vitalizer Humidity
Control Pack that can help keep your reeds in
optimum condition and at the
moisture level you prefer. The Reed Vitalizer
includes a special Reed
Vitalizer storage bag and Humidipak humidifier to
store reeds at the
humidity you prefer, with three different humidity
levels available.
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