{"id":2368,"date":"2021-03-19T10:33:31","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=2368"},"modified":"2021-04-03T11:08:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T11:08:43","slug":"how-to-make-your-own-reeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/how-to-make-your-own-reeds\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Your Own Reeds For Saxophone or Clarinet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the big challenges to playing clarinet and saxophone is dealing with reeds. Within a box of 10 reeds, some are good, some need adjusting and some are unplayable. It can be a frustrating process. At some point, you may choose to start making your own reeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some single reed players make their own reeds using nothing more than a reed knife, sandpaper and a reed clipper. Others begin with a reed blank, then use a reed profiler to make the reed match a template. Both approaches require adjusting the tip and balancing the reed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn about the steps for making your own reeds, and the equipment involved. You\u2019ll also see the pros and cons of making your own reeds vs adjusting and balancing commercial reeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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