Are Ezeedrone reeds any good?
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat reeds! These reeds are great! They were a little tricky to set up at first but (but one of my drones is messed up so it may have been because of that) once that was done they struck in beautifully and sound excellent.
How do you make a drone reed easier?
Drone top tuning too high (reed pitch is too sharp).
- Increase the length of internal sound chamber of the reed a bit (e.g., tuning screw).
- Add more hemp to the reed tenon so the reed sits farther out of the reed seat.
- If the reed does not have a fixed tongue, you can pull the tongue out a little bit.
What is the best bagpipe chanter reed?
20 Best Bagpipe Reed Reviews
- 1) 3-Level Resistance Chanter Reed by Pipedreams Ezeedrone.
- 2) Easy Pipe Chanter Reed by Abendour.
- 3) AAR 6 Pieces Bagpipe Chanter Reeds.
- 4) 4 Pack Bagpipes Chanter Reed of Mixed Brands.
- 5) 3 Pieces Black Bagpipe Chanter Reeds.
- 6) McLaren Bagpipe Chanter Reed.
What are the best drone reeds?
Many top-flight performers consider Kinnaird bass drone reeds among the steadiest and most reliable in the business. I have found they pair well with Ezeedrone or Canning tenor reeds. The reed can be adjusted for strength and pitch using the O-ring bridle.
What scale do bagpipes use?
Highland bagpipe music is written in the key of D major, where the C and F are sharp (despite the key-signature usually being omitted from scores), however only some tunes are in D major.
How long do chanter reeds last?
Contrary to ‘J.C.M.’s’ quote, the average pipe chanter reed, if well maintained, can last several months or even years. If your reed is wearing out within weeks something is wrong. I have heard comments like, “My reeds only last me two weeks!” or “After a short while my reed just starts chirping on me”.
How do you break in bagpipes chanter reed?
A really simple method of breaking in reeds is to get a practice chanter, put your new pipe chanter reed in it and very loosely tape the mouthpiece to a raw compressor hose. You’ll want to allow some of the air to escape otherwise the reed will be overpowered and simply close up and stop working.
How long do bagpipe drone reeds last?
When did the ezeedrone drone reeds come out?
Ezeedrone Bagpipe Drone Reeds were introduced just over ten years ago and have quite simply taken the piping world by storm.
How many prizes have been won with ezeedrone reeds?
In terms of competition successes, there is hardly a prize in the solo piping or pipe band competition scene which has not been won by pipers playing Ezeedrone reeds – in most cases the major prizes have been won multiple times with these reeds!
How do you set up a drone reed?
Install Drone Reeds in Reed Seats. Remove the drones from the instrument and lay them out on a table in front of you. Take each drone reed and seat it securely in the tapered reed seat in the bottom of each drone. Ensure that the reeds are seated straight and in line with the bore of the drone.
Why does my drone reed double tone when set up?
here are a number of reasons why a drone reed may double tone. The most likely is that the reed to set-up too strong. To correct this, move the bridle towards the vibrating end of the reed to make the reed easier (see Section 3). You may need to get an easier set of tongues for the reed if the required bridle adjustment is extreme.