Re: [Harp-L] Gapping Reeds

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 8/16/2007 7:42:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
cajunharp@xxxxxxxxx writes:

Also  shoud both plated be equally gapped or should the blow or draw plate 
reeds be  closer or further??


There is no one correct proper gap. It depends on how you play. Rule of  
thumb - close gap until the note just starts to choke when you give it a good  
impulse of air. Then, widen it just a touch so that it doesn't choke.
 
This applies to both inhale and exhale reeds. 



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