Videos for clarinet students of all ages! Helpful tips and tricks to make the most of your clarinet practicing. Miranda Clarinet Studio is located in Atlanta, GA.
@Miranda Clarinet is this process going to make the reds water-logged because most of the other people I see put them in for one or two minutes and that’s it but you soak yours every day for multiple minutes for a week. I want to try this process because I haven’t found the best way that works for me and I don’t want to ruin my reeds if I do something wrong.
Hi Ethan! Wouldn't it be great to have a fool-proof method for dealing with reeds?! I have not experienced an issue with this method leaving reeds waterlogged, except when I forget I am soaking them in the early stages and leave them overnight....oops. By introducing the reeds to the water a little bit at a time, they eventually get used to it, so by the time I play on them, they are flexible and dry out quickly. And remember, I don't start with multiple minutes at first! The first day is just 30 seconds or less per reed - basically as soon as I finish sticking the last one to the side I start removing the others. The next day is just one minute, then two, etc. Even after using this soaking method for a week, when I play on the reeds, I still only play on each one for 5min on the first day. The next day, 10min, etc. I know it seems like a long, tedious process, but for me, this has really worked. I totally get not wanting to ruin reeds - they are expensive! Maybe try this method on 4 or 5 and see how it goes! Good luck! =)
I think I’ll try this method. It seems less abrasive than others I’ve seen. Did you have a hard white mineral type build up as well? That’s what I have
Hi! We typically don't have very hard water here in Atlanta, so I'm not sure about that. You could always try just a little vinegar at first to see how it does, then work your way up. Diluted lemon juice could also help, but it can discolor the mouthpiece. Good luck! Let me know how it goes!
