Clarinet Reeds -- Definitive Instruction in an Elusive Art

by Charles Stier with Charles Mansfield

illustrations by Charles Stier

• Introduction
• That Elusive Good Reed
• Understanding the Reed
• A Good Reed: What Does It Look Like?
• A Digression: Start from Scratch or Buy Commercial Reeds?
• A Good Reed: What Does It Sound Like and How Does It Play?
• Adjusting the Reed
• A Word of Caution
• Points To Remember
• Reeds and the Mouthpiece: A Single Combination
• In Conclusion