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LIVE Q&A: Fixing a Chirping Reed, Improving Dexterity, Upcoming Events in Seattle and Dallas, Texas

The Short Version

A chirping high-G gracenote usually means your reed has gotten too easy. Poke it with a reed poker to spread the cane blades slightly, which adds resistance, tames sharpness, and can extend the reed's life significantly before you need to replace it.
Chirping can also come from humidity, tape, or chanter rotation, not just the reed itself. Check that your Tone Protector reads at or above 80, watch that you don't have too much tape covering any single hole, and mark your chanter's rotation so you reassemble it the exact same way every time.
Better finger dexterity comes from soft hands close to the chanter, not force. Keep your hands relaxed and close to the chanter, stretch and self-massage your forearms before playing, and work through Greg Irwin's finger yoga exercises for independence and flexibility.
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LIVE Q&A: Fixing a Chirping Reed, Improving Dexterity, Upcoming Events in Seattle and Dallas, Texas
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