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Bassoon Reeds Guide
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Reed is too resistant
Thin the tip or clip it slightly
Reed tip closes up
Gently adjust wires or insert plaque to open tip
Reed is too open
Tighten the first wire or shorten the tube
Reed lacks depth in sound
Scrape the heart or blend the spine into the surrounding cane
Reed is too bright
Scrape the channels or darken the tone by scraping near the spine
Reed speaks poorly in low register
Scrape near the throat or the back of the reed
Reed speaks poorly in high register
Balance the tip and heart, ensure enough vibration
Sharp overall pitch
Lengthen reed or slightly increase the tip opening
Flat overall pitch
Shorten reed or slightly decrease the tip opening
Reed is hard to control dynamically
Gradually scrape to increase flexibility
Reed is collapsing
Reinforce with wire or adjust existing wires
Reed has a buzzy sound
Refine the tip and sides for a cleaner tone
Reed vibrates unevenly
Ensure symmetry and even cane thickness
Reed body seems too stiff
Thin out the spine or heart for more vibration
Reed wire is loose
Tighten the wire or replace it if necessary
Reed tip is too long
Clip the tip to a suitable length
Reed has a delayed response
Thin the tip or make small adjustments to wires
Reed feels too weak
Adjust wires or strengthen the back
Reed railings are too thick
Carefully thin the railings for better vibration
Reed has no clear focus
Create a more defined tip and heart relationship
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