If it doesn't chip or break, when should it be replaced?
2007-02-05 14:24:19 · 5 answers · asked by Mimi149 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Actually, it is best to rotate reeds regularly. You should have a MINIMUM of three reeds at any given time. I suggest five. One for each day of class. That way, your reeds will dry out in between uses, and they will not grow funky-fungusy-nasty things on them and start to taste funny. It also provides the DISTINCT advantage of having a back-up reed on hand on concert day if you chip your good one. If you do this, you should get a ten pack of reeds to last you at least 5-6 months.
2007-02-05 16:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by concordmusicman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I change my reed at least once a week but I usually use two reeds at a time alternating days. But if it chips then you should replace it right away. Sometimes they do get soft so it makes your sound brighter (sounds really screechy) and it can change your pitch.
2007-02-06 17:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by MuSiC_Is_My_LiFe!!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you replace it when it's damaged or starts smelling funny. But, reeds do wear out as well. The reed will actually become to soft for your embrochure and not allow higher notes to come out. You may also notice tone and pitch problems.
2007-02-06 11:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rick D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it smells/tastes nastey.. dropped it on the floor.. u noe.. or regularly every week like the other person said..
2007-02-05 23:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by trrew w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every week! (but i've gone as far as two weeks,assuming you play everyday of the week)
2007-02-05 22:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by uknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋