How to make your reeds play better in under 60 seconds!

Little reed tip for my woodwind players! #shorts #woodwinds
(This is a joke plz don't do this there is a way of shaving down your reeds to make them sound better but I have no clue how to actually do it and this was just for entertainment purposes)

[@foolishfrankieshorts3403]

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[@Molly-Is-Me]

My percussionist ass thought he wasn’t kidding

[@Nobleheir]

Same 😂

[@th3w4nderlust]

Bassist here, big same

[@scarredguitarist7359]

violin player here, rip me

[@pling5320]

Drummer here, yes i also thought this was a genuine advise. And didn’t noticed the dumb ways to die song either.

[@caesarsalad0646]

I'm a horn player- me too, man 😂

[@michelle5952]

Thanks! I tried this on my tenor and I sound so good everyone keeps staring and covering their ears whenever I play!! 🥰🥰

[@Yeast_police]

That just means you’re moderately good If you were good, they would leave you because they feel like they are unworthy of the beautiful sound

[@mincastor3648]

Is this actually real???

[@Yeast_police]

@@mincastor3648 indeedly do

[@milotheviewer]

Ah tenor. The viola of saxes

[@Yeast_police]

@@milotheviewer what do you play?

[@bumblebreetookurmom]

the jazz cover of dumb ways to die in the background 💀

[@lucasrojers336]

I noticed that too!! lolll

[@mexicanloster225]

I thought I was going crazy

[@risaevangelista1425]

I play Dumb Ways To Die.

[@SomePaintGuy]

bruh I thought I was the only one

[@WigglyTuffStuff]

😂😂

[@axuwu6939]

Cool! Tried this on my flute, and the sounds of the razor scraping against the metal of the mouthpiece sounded just like the beautiful final result in this vid!! Thanks for the tips!

[@yy10-hero66]

😂

[@CloudyMoo0n]

💀

[@DarbyGugliotta215]

flutes dont have reeds!?

[@Whoteperwonconcoction]

@@DarbyGugliotta215do u not get the joke

[@DarbyGugliotta215]

@@Whoteperwonconcoction Your pfp is Taylor Swift. your entire existence IS a joke

[@carringtonbybee4876]

As a bassoon player, I can safely say I was tricked.

[@theclimbingchef]

Yup, oboist here, got tricked

[@1tsjustBrave]

💀💀

[@A_Pr0blem]

Do not y'all have to trim your reeds?

[@siliciaveerah9327]

Yeah I fell for it too, another bassoon player..... Though I also play sax

[@boltthebot9625]

I used to play sax before I played bassoon and I still got tricked 😅😭

[@adiomorthe]

*me, a flute: i trusted you.*

[@yielramos8852]

lol as a saxophone player i acctually thought that that it would work too

[@cubical3]

@@yielramos8852 same

[@epicdude257]

Me who doesn't even use my mouth to play an instrument

[@themanofculture9740]

@@yielramos8852 As a Euphonium player, same

[@lunarvalkyrie7687]

As a trumpet and tuba player, I was fooled

[@earrettzeah]

My clarinet playing ass sweating profusely at the mere thought of scratching my reed, please no💀

[@rocketsomething1734]

My brassy ass now got trust issues

[@samrtherat]

My saxophone self is just dieing inside

[@theragingbeann949]

This actually freaked me out because I use reeds and that the thought also makes me scared as an alto sax

[@jaylatk9800]

I’m clarinet nd I thought it wud work 😔😔

[@KeruuKat]

My clarinet playing dumbass thought this was real till the end

[@notjebbush]

I don't use reeds, but I did this on my bow hair and it really works! You can barely hear when I play and my section in orchestra has never sounded better

[@udaynp3736]

Same I am cello

[@what_.a]

my bassist ass really trusted this guy 💀

[@Instrumentology]

Fellow bassist here! Bass is clearly the best instrument. Bass.

[@imakething]

As a saxophonist, BASS

[@逝く太郎]

Me to

[@nikhilshelke9398]

Behs

[@ALTnOtes]

As a saxophonist, I was confused for a moment but then realised as soon as I heard the music 😂

[@Wealiko10]

Yep, this works, basically makes your reed usable within minutes, instead of letting it settle over a couple of days. A great tip for the intermediate players. Edit: I've watched the end, just wanna say that this really does work, been practicing it for years, especially handy when you need a new reed and find out about it 10 mins before you're supposed to play 🙃

[@jolteoonalt]

As a saxophonist I was so surprised for him to show that result at the end hahabaha

[@jacobthemaster66]

I get a high grit sandpaper and do something like this, makes it a lot smoother

[@glumreaper8885]

It won't help a new reed settle, but might help with it to just get playable if you're in a bind. You get the most mileage out shaving of a reed that you've already seasoned with a few play sessions. I saw players cycle 6 or so reeds with about 5-10 minutes of play per day, but for me I couldn't bother and only kept a cycle of 3 or 4. When it's seasoned, cane has already been sealed by oils and proteins from literally your dead cheeks and spit, so the shaving helps keep it balanced from what has filled and what hasn't filled before it sealed. Once it's seasoned, the work you do won't shift any more. If you've over-shaved an unseasoned reed, it can still fill up with oil and develop other hard spots over time.

[@hungry6677]

it works 100% watch the reed geek guide for extra help not magic but it makes reeds play significantly better

[@Lenosito]

​@@jolteoonaltOmg same I totally believed it and was so confused at the end

[@codebruh2940]

Thanks for the advice man, now my saxophone is perfectly in tune with a rusty gate.

[@axltheaxolotlking5866]

I really said “i may not play woodwind, but this doesn’t look right to me”

[@izora_chan]

Fr 😅 can never do this for my oboe reeds :/

[@teammajorman1542]

I play alto sax and this is just not right.

[@camtunguyen5481]

It works.

[@AlbertonJiggletip]

I’m just starting saxophone I thought this was some whimsical advice and trusted you 😢glad I watched the full video.

[@l3yq]

BRO SAME

[@dsafasdfsdaful]

Dumb ways to die background music paired with the razor got my anxiety levels going up😂

[@ryan_1314]

Me as a brass player learning sax: hmmm yes thank you for this crucial information on improving my tone!

[@roberthunter5059]

Jokes on you. Improving the tone of a saxophone is like improving the tone of an angry goose!

[@BalroomBlitz715]

@@roberthunter5059 I mean, you have a point

[@Why-are-there-handles]

Can’t wait to do this for my clarinet. My band teacher will be proud🥰

[@nakaminelima]

Don't he's joking😂

[@emoryhodges5556]

@@nakaminelima but hes not.. reed shaving is an actual thing. and it helps a reed play

[@nakaminelima]

​@@emoryhodges5556 oh ok thank u, I'm new to clarinet, that's y....😂

[@emoryhodges5556]

@@nakaminelima the ending of it was a joke, there is a reed shaving tool called the reed geek

[@WallyInfinite]

As a tromboner I was suspicious at first but then I heard you play and I started crying tears of joy

[@devildicer]

TROMBONER???

[@Pankake_Is_Bored]

I play trombone too

[@tornadoplays139]

Welp that’s 60 seconds of my life I’m never getting back 🤣 also I just got a baritone and am wondering if you've got any tips? You seem to be pretty professional

[@foolishfrankieshorts3403]

LOL I'm sorry😂 Practice consistently every day, even if it's for a short amount of time. It's better to practice for 30 mins a day than 4 hours once a week!

[@wolfang5518]

If you're new to playing a brass instrument I would suggest starting with making sure you build up a good ombechure so you don't make the gritty sound. Get a fingering chart and start with simple music to learn the instrument. Once you feel you have the basics down move into more complicated music. Also, make sure that you do lung exercises, as Baritones or really any low brass instrument take a good amount of air to play (coming from someone who plays a Marching Baritone). Depending on if you play a Concert Euphonium or Baritone, you'll want to press the valves down when emptying the spit valves and keep them pressed when dumping out the spit from a tuning slide. Also, fair warning, most people have no idea what a Baritone is.... and often gets overshadowed by Trombones. Hope this helps and wish you the best of luck!

[@duckish1545]

Use a knife and scratch against the bell about 10 times every 3 months

[@dread._.]

@@wolfang5518 I think he was talking about a baritone sax. Idk I’m a percussionist but seeing as though this is a saxophone video… (also this wasn’t meant to come off rude if it did)

[@jesuschanges_]

@@dread._. I was about to comment the same thing

[@camillacamomilla2728]

Dude this really got me damn

[@HilaryLudkin-Finnie]

As a cellist I completely fell for it, I was going to show my sister who plays clarinet then I saw the end😂

[@kateharrington240]

I used to make my own oboe reeds and mess with alto reeds sort of like that. It’s pretty fun and it usually sounds pretty good as long as you don’t shave it too thin!

[@Mel4everandever]

Wow i play a clarinett and this works like crazy! 10/10! Works! Play teacher was really impressed

[@devildicer]

wow we have da same pfp!

[@sunrise_sunset114]

Me playing double reed: That works? Oh wait that’s a sax reed

[@aurore_star]

You actually can adjust double reeds like this! There are a few reed adjusting charts out there, especially for oboe reed.

[@JDaTopo]

@@aurore_star well yeah, but it’s just nowhere near as simple as this

[@caitlyn9234]

It works you just have to do it slightly different since that’s a single reed!

[@ghosted.ghoul.]

Yeah that's an acctual tactic to help with reeds

[@Dr.Death48]

What do you play?

[@ms.magenta]

I don't think this works on brass mouthpieces

[@foolishfrankieshorts3403]

LOL probably not

[@interestedlen8823]

It works brilliantly, you need to use the edge of a brick. and go in a figure of eight motion. Just here to help.

[@epicdude257]

Do it with a hammer

[@cocobro]

@@interestedlen8823 as a trumpet player, after this, my conductor started to isolate me from the band! thank youuu

[@interestedlen8823]

@@cocobro Well, Coco, I pity the fool. I learnt the trick from old Ivor Chappedlips himself, second reserve horn in the notorious Band of the Lost Middle Eight, and he could hold his drink as well as the next dipsomaniac. Remember, keep on blowing and always check the corners, rookie.

[@amerisartanimation]

i feel betrayed **sobs in flute**

[@Harper-Staples]

I immediately knew something was up once I heard the Dumb Ways to Die sax cover in the background 😂

[@jakeroberts9097]

As an oboist and a saxophonist, I was questioning myself the whole video just wondering how that would possibly work. 😂

[@namehhere]

You do this type of thing for bassoon reeds so I thought this was real😭

[@giganerd896]

It is, don't let the joke at the end fool you. I use sandpaper and adjust every bass clarinet/clarinet reed I use.

[@judahkim2017]

The people that followed along💀

[@jacuhb8445]

It's a real thing that helps

[@Fa1seP0sitive]

​@@Jwellsuhhuhit sounded like he bit the reed tbh

[@Some_guy47]

As a trumpet player I tried this. It worked really well thank you! I might try this technique on my piano next.

[@itsyaboiakshuu3043]

I already knew something funny was gonna happen because of that one dumb ways to die song in the bg Edit: MOM IM FAMOUS

[@xdpotato2164]

Never thought about that

[@mrtoad9588]

I knew that sounded familiar

[@bunglebob]

I was thinking “is that dumb ways to die” then that happened 😂

[@kristiewommack2635]

DUMB WAYS TO DIEEEE

[@itsyaboiakshuu3043]

Your mom was nothing

[@evascott9568]

As a saxophonist I was truly amazed at the finishing sound of pain and crying

[@mrowmrow_69]

me a percussionist who is friends with a lot of clarinets and saxophones: i should sent this to them because im so helpful

[@joeplavin]

I was about to say this is actually what we do for bassoon, cause it is

[@somerandomperson8590]

The background music is pure nostalgia. Dumb ways to dieeeeeeee

[@dectoon]

Yes

[@slakkklol]

Yep

[@KenJo3]

I tried this with my alto and it is perfect! Everyone stares at me saying that I sound different... I shine like a star! Thank you sooo much. I will definitely do this now.😊

[@giganerd896]

Guys, this actually works. This is what we are supposed to do. He didn't trick you, he was just joking at the end! I'm a clarinetist and bass clarinetist (and basically all the other woodwinds) and this actually helps. I use sandpaper nore often though, it helps to control the outcome better.

[@Mitskiismyromanempire]

I am a sax player and I was like this is a joke or something i didnt know if I was being played or not and the ending gave it all away lmao

[@Lonerdotcom]

Bro same, I was like I have never herd of this method before

[@zatopolc]

Imagine having a disposable part of your instrument - *this comment was written by a trombonist*

[@margaretgriffin1036]

I am a clarinet player, and I highly suggest a synthetic read because it last literally forever and it doesn’t chip.

[@hello_486]

Until me and my dumb self, had a 20 somethin dollar Reed. Dropped my instrument down the bleachers at a game. My entire mouthpiece busted. My plastic Reed broke. And I just hummed the song during halftime into my clarinet. Also messed the little connecting thing up. And I forgot to change the reeds for chair auditions.... Had a different mouthpiece though that my band director gave me.

[@margaretgriffin1036]

@@hello_486 yeah they can be expensive but maybe just in case you should bring a backup wooden one

[@hello_486]

@@margaretgriffin1036 in that case a new reed wouldn't of mattered. I only had like 2/3 of a mouthpiece. The other 1/3 somewhere on da bleachers

[@KandyKat29]

As a flute player, you're a real lifesaver

[@HelloooThere]

Sounded great at the end! Much better!

[@GimmeMyHandleBack]

I’d do that but I play bassoon and don’t wanna mess up my reeds LOL

[@ElloImNoodle]

Don’t you guys pay like 10 grand per whole reed

[@GimmeMyHandleBack]

@@ElloImNoodle yep, and they always decide to die right before shows or solos

[@Coffee_Enthusiast]

You can actually sort of do this with bassoon reeds. There’s this little insert you can buy to put inside your reed while working so it doesn’t break. The reed also needs to be wet. Then, you get a fine grit sandpaper, and carefully shave off whatever you need to. When holding it up to a light, the top edges of the reed should be more see through than the center. I suggest looking up some videos if you’re interested in learning more about it

[@vpboo2060]

Me, a trombone: oh that’s nic- oh wait- the foolery, the mids betrayed us

[@Yello96486]

Me who plays oboe: shit there goes $20

[@Nastezys]

Me, a saxophonist, completely falling for this

[@fortnitegamer6032]

Ive actually used a method simalar to this where you just scratch off the bottom and when you play if you do it correctly the reed feels really broken in and plays great

[@beuhsjsn]

10/10 tone XD also do you have any tips on getting rid of the airy tone from high A

[@foolishfrankieshorts3403]

Practice over tone matching!

[@SPRTac]

I don’t know why I watch the video, I play the trumpet

[@arandomsupra]

It works on lips too

[@jamesspencer9472]

I loved this. I just started playing sax this week and I can make that sound without messing with my reeds.

[@jurytortoise5396]

I'm a clarinet player and this works so well! Definitely one of the best ways to sound like a beginner player, would try again! 😊

[@igurostan3830]

IM GLAD IT WAS AN ALTO REED BECAUSE THEY USUALLY COST LESS 😭

[@therevx5225]

This confused the ever living shit out of me, as a drummer

[@interestedlen8823]

...but then, so does everything😉

[@Rogueleven]

Beautiful sound, worth giving this a shot.

[@TulipChong-fd5ti]

As a clarinet player I fell for this

[@thepotatotaxi2430]

I tried it! It works really well, all woodwinds should be using this.

[@rishipampati5426]

as a violinist, i was sold on the technique 😅

[@BrisketVrOfficial]

Wow! That sounds amazing! Thanks dude!

[@bananagamezz3469]

As a tuba player, I trusted you and was about to send this to my brother who plays tenor.

[@grayciebaxter7623]

As a French horn player, I definitely fell for this.

[@Thatprofessionalcloutchaser]

A couple months ago I tried this with my reed without watching the full video. I don’t own any reeds anymore, mostly cause I don’t pay attention where my mouth piece is, knocking into it with my shoulder, but still!! I trusted you bro☹️

[@Cruz_10]

It does actually help though guys. He just made it a joke but if it’s a brand new reed this method will work.

[@pathos_music]

As a tubist i honestly trusted this dude

[@jedivideo6203]

A good reed is born that way

[@Ting003]

Mordecai was just teaching me about mushrooms, and here he is again now with music

[@Quantum_64]

I almost went and did this before the video finished😅 you got me!😂

[@trout717oboeplayer9]

What a terrific use of an expensive oboe reed

[@jehut2k10]

This reminds me of an old KZbin video from like the really early days of KZbin. This guy was showing you how to build a homemade duck call whistle. It was in 2 parts. Really long and super detailed. He even told us how to shape our mouth and position our tongue when using it so we could get the right effect. When it came time for the demonstration he did as he told us to do then yelled QUACK.

[@foolishfrankieshorts3403]

LOL

[@israelintelligent6458]

I’m a trumpet player and a saxophone player and as soon I seen the razor blade I knew something bad was going to happen

[@theamaturepro]

As an oboist who absolutely despises making, scraping, and dealing with reeds, I was admiring you for doing this, then the ending killed me 😂 It's nice to know we both get the same results! Time to go chop down a living plant to start over

[@real_lampcap]

I was thinking like this doesn't make any sense and then the ending came lmao 😂

[@MWTsnake]

This sounded amazing when I jammed a fresh shaved reed into my kalimba really helped me out in learning the little nightmares theme

[@-audi]

I was actually about to try this on my clarinet reed-

[@giganerd896]

IT WORKS. The ending was a JOKE. I do this every time I break in a reed. I play clarinet and bass clarinet. I've played for almost a decade.

[@444..0]

@@giganerd896actually?

[@BananaGama09]

​@giganerd896 wait really, or are you just gaslighting.?

[@Лосиф]

Some clarification, yes this works and does not necessarily have to produce a bad sound, in most cases this is a very good thing to be doing. If you are going to be shaving down your reeds though, I would first ask you director or teacher for help.

[@The-mf5kz]

Tried on my trumpet. Works great!

[@GB-Sophia]

RIP Reed, It lived a good life 🫡

[@tori_loves_the_sturniolos]

i can’t wait to do this!! my directors will be so proud of me!!

[@harlowluvsurmom]

dude i cried when i saw the first part, then i had hope,then i felt absolutely betrayed

[@AUTTP-DRAKE]

Thank you❤ as a percussionist, I cut through half of the stick and when I played a piece of the stick went flying into some dude's eye❤ this is so helpful😊

[@preppy.acct.1]

As a clarinet player, this was very helpful 👍😭

[@gianlucatartaro1335]

The only thing that tipped me off to the fact that this was a joke was the fact that “Dumb Ways to Die” was playing in the background 😂

[@foolishfrankieshorts3403]

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[@ExistingIsKindaCool]

I’m a trombone player and at first I thought he was being serious. Then I heard him play. It sounded like the clarinets and saxes at our first beginner band concert

[@Mobianjr]

Instructions unclear I now have no reed

[@pxlz0729]

As a double reed player I saw nothing wrong with this. That’s exactly what we do to our reeds lol

[@spapeztheoctopus3249]

I use sandpaper for this and it will make a reed last a good bit longer and revitalize old reeds, great way to improve playing

[@KAYLIEEE12]

As a saxophonist, I knew from the start this was fake but in all honesty it was hilarious

[@taedenbug9445]

I am in brass, I thought this dude wasn’t lying 😅 no joke was about to show my brother this since he plays clarinet

[@en-rizz-pen]

me, a flute, piano, and violin player: *yes, good stuff.*

[@Water_Is_Not]

I’m a beginner Clarinet, (have never played one or put one together and know barely anything about it, and only got it for school) so I’m not gonna lie, I believed him.

[@jeffryejeffrye]

I don’t know about reeds, but I do this with the strings of my piano and it works great!

[@diyasenthilkumar4015]

a string player here... "Are u supposed to be shaving a reed? well, i mean I'm not the expert ig"

[@PrajwalBhupathi]

As a saxophone player, watching this made me feel very aggravated

[@outofpocket72]

I’m a vocalist with a single brain cell but I still knew something wasn’t right as soon as you said “you’re gonna need something sharp”

[@quickfeather]

Me, a pianist: **noises of obliviousness**

[@Stutix]

as a horn player, I truly believe this guy

[@jp2861]

I tried this with my Legere’ reeds and now they’re super duper awesome 😁🤣🤣🤣

[@iolair1973]

I'm very far from professional, but I love how my Légère reeds just ... work. Consistently, no adjustment, no warm-up.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

The saxophone is probably my absolute favorite sound in the world. But that thing is high maintenance. I will have to stick to ocarina.

[@stellawalker7914]

as a euphonium player, i honestly trusted you