Dynamic Reeds
Citation: Dynamic Reeds.Dynamic Reeds for Bassoon.Dynamic Reeds, 2012 (accessed December 1, 2012)http://www.dynamicreeds.com/
Article Title: Dynamic Reeds for Bassoon
Author: Dynamic Reeds
Magazine or Journal Title:Dynamic Reeds
Summary:
Article Title: Dynamic Reeds for Bassoon
Author: Dynamic Reeds
Magazine or Journal Title:Dynamic Reeds
Summary:
- This site provides information about reedmaking as well as where to purchase reeds.
- Reed grading is also discussed.
- Student reeds are available for $7 while advanced reeds are available for $10.
- This company provides reeds all around the world.
Double Reed Care - Sonja Coppenbarger
Citation: Coppenbarger, Sonja. Double Reed Care. The Instrumentalist, June 2009.
Article Title: Double Reed Care
Author: Sonja Coppenbarger
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
Article Title: Double Reed Care
Author: Sonja Coppenbarger
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
- Reeds are fragile
- Decays over time due to constant moisture
- Needs to be replaced often
- Students should use a new reed at least once a month
- Good care can extend the reed’s life
- Never store a reed in the container in which it was bought
- Proper wetting of the reed is necessary for its longevity
- Too little water and too much water are harmful
- Reeds should be kept clean
- Wipe them down after practicing
- Reeds will change over time.
- Will start hard and become soft with use
- Start a new reed when the old one sounds good
Making Reeds: Bassoon Reed Adjusting - Barrick Stees
Citation: Stees, Barrick.Making Reeds: Bassoon Reed Adjusting. Barrick Stees, Bassoon, 2009 (accessed December 1, 2012)http://www.steesbassoon.com/reedmaking/adjusting_reeds.htm
Article Title: Making Reeds: Bassoon Reed Adjusting
Author: Barrick Stees
Magazine or Journal Title:Barrick Stees, Bassoon
Summary:
Article Title: Making Reeds: Bassoon Reed Adjusting
Author: Barrick Stees
Magazine or Journal Title:Barrick Stees, Bassoon
Summary:
- This site has tables that describe different facets of the reed.
- Wires
- Scrape
- Shape
- Bevel
- Cane Hardness