The bottom D on my chanter is out of tune----it's sounding with a bit of (unintentional) vibrato. Not much, but definitely noticeable. Any hints at how to adjust the reed for this?
Also, are there any broad generalizations regarding reed adjustments that anyone could offer? I'm a beginning piper, so this is all new to me.
Thanks for any suggestions; it's much appreciated.
Baen
reed adjustment for bottom D?
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In terms of the sound it's making, it's not so much of a gurgle, but rather more as though I was adding vibrato to the note (I'm thinking of the vibrato I use at times when I play the whistle).
This was the reed that was in the chanter when I was bringing the humidity way down (to 24% for 4 days) in order to release the cork joint so as to be able to get the wooden reed cap off. As a result, the reed closed down completely, but opened up again once I left it out for a day or two in the open air.
It sounds fine in the other notes, but it's just bottom D that's an issue. Guess it's time to start learning about reed adjustment!
This was the reed that was in the chanter when I was bringing the humidity way down (to 24% for 4 days) in order to release the cork joint so as to be able to get the wooden reed cap off. As a result, the reed closed down completely, but opened up again once I left it out for a day or two in the open air.
It sounds fine in the other notes, but it's just bottom D that's an issue. Guess it's time to start learning about reed adjustment!
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Mind what you have learned from Jedi-reed Master Kwi-Gon Smith, save you it can!
It cannot be overstated that you won't (and probably shouldn't) see any visible difference in the reed lips. By the time you can "see" it you may have opened them too much. You will, however "hear" the difference when playing.
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It cannot be overstated that you won't (and probably shouldn't) see any visible difference in the reed lips. By the time you can "see" it you may have opened them too much. You will, however "hear" the difference when playing.
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I woundn't call myself a master, not even close. Maybe when I've spent at least a decade doing it, I'll consider allowing that or a lesser handle.Reepicheep wrote:Mind what you have learned from Jedi-reed Master Kwi-Gon Smith, save you it can!
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