Talk:Reed (music)
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But what exactly IS the difference between a single reed and a double reed? Obviously they sound different, but what is doubled? Are there two layers? Twice as long, or thick? Would pictures or illustrations help? Catherine\talk 17:28, 16 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- In a double reed, there are two flexible bits of material which slap against each other (excuse the complicated technical jargon), whereas in a single reed there is just one flexible bit of material which slaps against something fixed (generally the mouthpiece of the instrument). Sorry, can't be bothered to translate this into something suitable for the article right now - if anybody else wants to do it before me, great. And yes, illustrations would certainly be nice. --Camembert 19:57, 14 Feb 2005 (UTC)
