Reed Strength
Returned to my band after time away and had been playing an easy reed, very comfortable for me, PM gives me a medium 2 weeks before a parade and with very young kids at home I barely have time to break it in, nor could i barely get through a tune without the chanter cutting out frequently. Argued my case for being a rookie and not wanting to put the cart before the horse, told me it'll build up my stamina...? What good is stamina if I sound unsteady and awful? Feels like I've been set up to fail and PM tells me the reed will ease up over time but I played a similar strength reed for a year and finally asked for an easy...and here i am back with a medium. Am i just being a wuss or should i be playing an easy strength afterall (for now)? It's intimidating with an old school PM when I know they have the wisdom and experience but my head feels like it's going to explode from blowing so hard.