These techniques really work well for molded reeds but not so well for ridge-cut reeds which a Warnock is. Squeezing this type of reed down really helps to weaken them.
All new reeds seem so 'stiff', how much time should one try and play a stiff reed before altering it? I jsut got a new reed and dont want to shorten its life by altering it.
You should give it a good blow and let it take on some moisture. Also check to ensure the mouth size is correct. Then adjust if necessary. My 'Complete guide to bagpipe reeds' will help a lot with this.
I noticed you reply to your comments. Can you tell me how to keep the bagpipe inflated? Like I know about the "strike" and stuff but for some reason the high pitched normal noise goes away when I breathe in for my breath. Help please :(
Glad the video helped. The tape is used to flatten any note that is otherwise sharp. The tape is place accross the top of the hole. The more the tape covers the flatter the note.
I do have a question. I love your reeds and have been playing them for nearly 10 years. Playing with a folk band, I use a MacClellan 440A chanter,and frequently get a doubletoning E. Cant seem to consistantly fix it....any suggestions?
Again, sorry for the delay. I must check here more often. The E can only be fixed by sinking the reed in slightly further. You will have to tape the chanter to compensate.
From experience, just put tape on the top of the High G hole, and if there's too much covering the hole, dig it out a little at the bottom. This should also improve volume.
Fantastic video... One question though, what is a G3 or molded reed?... I recently purchased a couple of EZEE PC reeds and asked the vendor to make them easy/low... Unfortunately, the reeds were extremely hard to blow... Can I use your method for those reeds?... Thanks and please keep these videos coming...
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kalfass 1 year ago
then how do i soften the warnock reeds? cause mine is rrly TOUGH
d1v4dPwnz 1 year ago
does it work for the Warnock reeds? I couldnt understand what you said sorry
d1v4dPwnz 1 year ago
@d1v4dPwnz
These techniques really work well for molded reeds but not so well for ridge-cut reeds which a Warnock is. Squeezing this type of reed down really helps to weaken them.
AppsReeds 1 year ago
All new reeds seem so 'stiff', how much time should one try and play a stiff reed before altering it? I jsut got a new reed and dont want to shorten its life by altering it.
BestPiperonMars 1 year ago
@BestPiperonMars
You should give it a good blow and let it take on some moisture. Also check to ensure the mouth size is correct. Then adjust if necessary. My 'Complete guide to bagpipe reeds' will help a lot with this.
Chris
AppsReeds 1 year ago
My bagpipes honestly take FOREVER to make the noise. Will this help me? :)
d1v4dPwnz 1 year ago
I noticed you reply to your comments. Can you tell me how to keep the bagpipe inflated? Like I know about the "strike" and stuff but for some reason the high pitched normal noise goes away when I breathe in for my breath. Help please :(
d1v4dPwnz 1 year ago
strangle...like,grabbing..choking to death..
i do have an size XL bag...
my teacher suggested it.
:o/
00MORDRED 2 years ago
Hey Chris...What's up, Homey?
ajaben 2 years ago
it works...I don't have to strangle my bagpipe while hyperventilating...
the sandpaper works...the taping of the holes has got me confused...wich holes to tape? how much tape covers the holes? when do i tape them?
so many questions..so little time.
great video,thanks for posting!!
5*****
00MORDRED 2 years ago
Glad the video helped. The tape is used to flatten any note that is otherwise sharp. The tape is place accross the top of the hole. The more the tape covers the flatter the note.
AppsReeds 2 years ago
Great info!
ThePiperCow 2 years ago
Hi Chris, interesting video. Thanks for posting. What grit of sand paper did you use there? Something around 220? Finer? Coarser?
pipertripp 2 years ago
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I never go here! I use 320 or finer when sanding reeds.
AppsReeds 2 years ago
hey chris i have a question
why does your practice chanter sound like a real bagpipe? until now i've only heard pcs which sounded like everything else than bagpipes^^
great video 5*
greetings
PearlExports 3 years ago
Hi PearlExports,
I'm not Chris, but I can answer this one: it's not a PRACTICE chanter - it's a PIPE chanter, removed from a set of pipes.
piperbob2 3 years ago 2
PearlExports: because it is a pipe chanter, not a practice chanter.
ajaben 2 years ago
I think Mr Apps makes good reeds, but I've doubts about the way he softens them
maxbelli 3 years ago
cheers this was usefull
AskSOmeoneelse 3 years ago 2
Chris love your reeds, they work great, and you can expect another order from me soon, keep up the good work.
pmbear 3 years ago
Chris,
I do have a question. I love your reeds and have been playing them for nearly 10 years. Playing with a folk band, I use a MacClellan 440A chanter,and frequently get a doubletoning E. Cant seem to consistantly fix it....any suggestions?
thx
milpiper 4 years ago
Again, sorry for the delay. I must check here more often. The E can only be fixed by sinking the reed in slightly further. You will have to tape the chanter to compensate.
AppsReeds 2 years ago
Chris,Excellent! Glad to see no squeezing!!! I will send this link to my pipers this instance!! Keep a cool tool!! Dave Mason, Cincinnati.
DoffDave 4 years ago
Thanks Dave. Glad you like it. Any suggestions for future vids.
Chris
AppsReeds 4 years ago
Chris:
I would like to see a video of how to soften a G4 (ridge-cut) reed.
Also, how to flatten a sharp high G on both reed types.
Great videos!
Randy
randye80 3 years ago
From experience, just put tape on the top of the High G hole, and if there's too much covering the hole, dig it out a little at the bottom. This should also improve volume.
:)
jobieloon 3 years ago
Fantastic video... One question though, what is a G3 or molded reed?... I recently purchased a couple of EZEE PC reeds and asked the vendor to make them easy/low... Unfortunately, the reeds were extremely hard to blow... Can I use your method for those reeds?... Thanks and please keep these videos coming...
amjada 4 years ago