Sound Advice
Breaking in a New Reed
Each of our cane chanter reeds is individually hand crafted from natural cane. Because cane is an organic material, every piece varies slightly in density, strength, and flexibility. These natural differences are what give each reed its unique character.
When you receive your reed, you will need to gently introduce a small amount of moisture to help “kickstart” it before playing. This allows the cane to settle and respond properly.
Reed strength is subjective and can feel different from player to player. If the reed you received feels too strong or too easy, browse the videos below for some sound advice to help break-in and adjust your new reed.
Working with a New Cane Drone Reed
Working with a New Chanter Reed
Working with a Harder Chanter Reed
Looking for More Sound Advice?
Visit the Melvin Reeds YouTube Channel for more videos with Adrian covering practical how-to advice for playing, maintaining, and getting the best sound from your bagpipes.
From reed adjustments and tuning tips to proper maintenance and setup, Adrian shares straightforward advice you can put to use in your own piping.
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