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Author Archives: Robin Howell
Toasting and preservation of Aulos reeds
Idioglot double reeds (tubular reeds) have a natural tendency to return to their open, round condition when wet, making them harder to play. I find that ‘toasting’ the reed helps to maintain a closed tip. This is done as a … Continue reading
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