My chanter doesn't play in tune unless I use 2 rushes. Is this due to the chanter or the reed? If I need to modify my reed, so be it, but I surely don't want to unless it's needed. I've tried different bridle configurations and it doesn't change the tuning all that much. Thanks for the help.
Teri
Question about rushes
Are you sure now? Rushes narrow the bore, flattening the notes they are under.
As for D to D', try inserting the reed slightly more into the throat of the chanter, this should, theoretically, sharpen the top hand notes.
Flat octave has to do with diameter of the staple, i.e. the reed and chanter are not a perfect match.
As far as I can tell from where I am sitting that is.
As for D to D', try inserting the reed slightly more into the throat of the chanter, this should, theoretically, sharpen the top hand notes.
Flat octave has to do with diameter of the staple, i.e. the reed and chanter are not a perfect match.
As far as I can tell from where I am sitting that is.
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Peter: I've removed the rushes and seated the reed as far as it will go and it sounds much better. Still needs a bit of tweaking, but much improved. I was following suggested set up, but didn't take in to account that my chanter is blackwood and not the penny chanter. Thanks
Brian: I'm playing a David Daye
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Brian: I'm playing a David Daye
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