Woodwind Maintenance, Troubleshooting and More

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Why does the low register of any woodwind instrument respond poorly? Where can you purchase good double reeds? What should you do when a woodwind instrument cracks? What options ar e needed on a school oboe and bassoon? How do you deal with stuck swabs? Why is one particular note sharp or flat? Why is just the upper, middle or lower register flat or sharp? These and countless other questions about purchasing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and storing woodwind instruments are answered in this comprehensive yet concise handbook.Topics include: Purchasing - what options you need/don't need, safest to buy Maintaining - lubrication, water control, tarnish and residue control Troubleshooting - pitch, response, mechanical, common problems Repair - cork and pad replacement, emergency fixes Storage - minimizing wood instrument cracks, keeping in adjustment Tuning - affects of temperature, dynamics, instrument length, reeds Peculiarities of harmony instruments Understanding reeds - brands, warpage, balance Mouthpieces - jazz and classical recommendations Building a woodwind tool kit - what to include Show more