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Things To Know About Double Reed Instruments

By Amy Meyer


Some people might have heard of these types of reeds before, but they are not sure what instruments they are used for. The most common answers would be the oboe and the bassoon, which are both easily recognized by their tone that is produced by the double reed. One instrument that is not quite seen as often is the English horn, which looks similar to the oboe but has a bulbous end.

If you are having trouble getting the kind of tone or volume you want out of your instrument, the problem might be that you are not soaking it for long enough. If you are not already, it might be a good idea to keep a small cup of water on hand for soaking rather than just sucking on the reeds like some woodwind players do. With double reeds, you really have to completely submerge the end that you put in your mouth in order for it to vibrate fully when you are playing it.

It is always good to have a few reeds backup just in case you need them. Oftentimes, a break can happen when you very least expect it. If you are worried about this kind of thing happening, just having a few extra on hand can make all the difference in the world. Particularly if you are coming up on a performance, you will want to have as many extras as possible, and make sure that they are all soaked and ready of the worst should happen.

Using this kind of musical equipment as a duck call can be quite effective. It is also nice because they do not have to be very expensive in order to get the attention of all the ducks in the area. As long as you take good care of it, this is one piece of equipment that should last a long time.

There are so many different styles of music that you can play on these instruments. It is so much more fun to play something that you really enjoy. That is why it is best to really take the time to explore and find out what you like before settling on just one genre.

If you are not willing to take the time to practice, you might not be able to get far on these instruments. Like playing music in any form, it takes time and devotion. For people with extremely busy lives, this just might not seem like an option, but you too can do it if you just set aside twenty minutes a day, an hour a week, five minutes here and there, or whatever works for you.

There are plenty of brands for you to choose from when it comes to reeds. Most musicians have their own personal favorite. There is no exact right answer as to which brand or hardness is the best, and you just have to try out different ones until you find one that suits you.

Nothing is more helpful than going online to find out about this kind of thing. You can easily check out forums of other musicians talking about the ins and outs of these reeds. It helps a lot to hear directly from the people who actually use them.




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