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Fix a Double Toning F


The most common problems with a reed other than it being to hard is a double toning F. This occurs when a reed has been sunk to far down into a reed seat. 
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Option 1: Rubber Band

Place a rubber band on the reed like you would to make it easier. This is sometimes the best and easiest thing to do. I recommend doing this and then playing and squeezing you reed a bit. A double toning F usually only occurs in new reeds that haven't been broken in.


Option 2: Cut Top of Reed

Using a very sharp blade, cut a slither off the top of the blades, a hairs width. This will also raise the pitch and strengthen the reed slightly. Be carful as too much taken off here can dramatically raise the pitch of F, HG and HA and ruin the reed.