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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skeller047" data-source="post: 627984" data-attributes="member: 9069">Sand in the colored triangle areas pictured here.  If the reed is too hard, mostly sand along the edges (“rails”) of the reed. Test often, and make sure the two sides are even by twisting the mouthpiece in your mouth as you play - push one side down against your lower lip, and you are playing the opposite side of the reed.  Strive for even tone and response from both sides.  This is called “balancing” the reed.  It’s easiest to do this with just the neck and mouthpiece; only use the full horn when you are near the right strength and the sides are balanced.[ATTACH=full]34427[/ATTACH]</blockquote>