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Naming the parts of a reed
- the staple
- the blades
- the reed seat
- hemp
Reed selection
- symmetry
- test for leakage
- testing for strength
- mouth size
- blowing in a new reed
Tools and their uses
- stanley blades
- the mandrel
- pliers
- sandpaper
- hemp
Problems and solutions
- reed too hard
- reed too easy
- flat F
- sharp high G
- top hand too sharp
- croaky high A
Care and Maintenance
- do's
- don'ts
- reviving old reeds
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