I love this video and it’s predecessor. They have both been incredibly helpful to me ever since finding them. My reeds have already improved so much even though I’ve only been watching Danny’s content for a few days!
Excellent video, nice filming! So a question: I’ve often heard folks talk about a reed being “balanced.” How does one determine that a reed is balanced? Also, how much “stability” should a reed have, or maybe what qualities does a stable reed possess? Btw, if your knife is curved it’s possible that your stone is not quite flat.
You gave me the answer as to why I have been a failure at reed adjustment; you said use zero pressure. I cannot get my knife to take off ANYTHING unless I am pressing so hard that chunks come off the tip. I've seen videos on how to sharpen knives, have several types, and get nowhere with all of them. How about a no-fail system to sharpen knives?
A sharp knife is key! Pressing will crack ur reed or lead to other problems. I have some videos on knife sharpening on my channel but its an ever evolving pursuit! Best of luck with the reeds! 😃
Beautiful reed! Any advice for the windows? I tend to lose the spine definition... Should I be scraping the knife closer to the edges? I also often take accidental chunks out of the corners of the tip... Too hard of a scrape and should I kinda lift the knife at the corner to avoid over scraping it? Thanks!!
Sounds like you need a sharper knife- try to hone the blade so you can take cane off without pressuring at all- the cane should leap off the reed when the blade touches
I have a question. You said that this reed is basically done, but you will finish it tomorrow. What more is left to finish this reed? What will you do to it (especially to help the response on the low notes)?
in truth my reed making has chaged a lot since I made this, but yes later I will refine the tip and make it a bit more distinct from the heart and smooth out the transition between heart and back. Prob a clip or two. I should make another video on finishing....
As a clarinet player, it is very strange to me that the middle of the reed is thicker than the beginning! Any tips for making the switch? How do I know if a reed is "good"?
VoltronAWK it is pretty counter intuitive we will have to blame Tabuteau For that one hahaha . I made a video answering your question here: ruclips.net/video/uMOJ2nDEiqs/видео.html
I love this video and it’s predecessor. They have both been incredibly helpful to me ever since finding them. My reeds have already improved so much even though I’ve only been watching Danny’s content for a few days!
That is awesome! I am so glad they help! Any suggestions on the next topic I should cover?
Excellent video, nice filming! So a question: I’ve often heard folks talk about a reed being “balanced.” How does one determine that a reed is balanced? Also, how much “stability” should a reed have, or maybe what qualities does a stable reed possess? Btw, if your knife is curved it’s possible that your stone is not quite flat.
I think it is from careless sharpening for sure! Balance the reed by making sure the whole reed vibrates not just the tip
Gracias por tus tutoriales
You gave me the answer as to why I have been a failure at reed adjustment; you said use zero pressure. I cannot get my knife to take off ANYTHING unless I am pressing so hard that chunks come off the tip. I've seen videos on how to sharpen knives, have several types, and get nowhere with all of them. How about a no-fail system to sharpen knives?
A sharp knife is key! Pressing will crack ur reed or lead to other problems. I have some videos on knife sharpening on my channel but its an ever evolving pursuit! Best of luck with the reeds! 😃
Beautiful reed! Any advice for the windows? I tend to lose the spine definition... Should I be scraping the knife closer to the edges? I also often take accidental chunks out of the corners of the tip... Too hard of a scrape and should I kinda lift the knife at the corner to avoid over scraping it?
Thanks!!
Sounds like you need a sharper knife- try to hone the blade so you can take cane off without pressuring at all- the cane should leap off the reed when the blade touches
I never knew how to make a reed before it looks hard to carve. I do like the video. I don't know Where to find the tube cane?
Hi Brian there are lots of great sources, if you can shoot me a message on my website oboeFiles.com and I can give more specific advice :)
I have a question. You said that this reed is basically done, but you will finish it tomorrow. What more is left to finish this reed? What will you do to it (especially to help the response on the low notes)?
in truth my reed making has chaged a lot since I made this, but yes later I will refine the tip and make it a bit more distinct from the heart and smooth out the transition between heart and back. Prob a clip or two. I should make another video on finishing....
As a clarinet player, it is very strange to me that the middle of the reed is thicker than the beginning! Any tips for making the switch? How do I know if a reed is "good"?
VoltronAWK it is pretty counter intuitive we will have to blame Tabuteau For that one hahaha . I made a video answering your question here: ruclips.net/video/uMOJ2nDEiqs/видео.html