Use this technique to break in your reeds before playing on them. Breaking in reeds helps them last longer, which saves you money! It takes a few days, but the results are worth it! www.mirandaclarinet.com
@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! =)
