those cheap practice chanters

**Riverkilt** · 13th November 06, 11:46 AM

As Jim proved there was NOTHING wrong with the chanter....I just don't have the lung capacity, technique, or strength to make it work...

Flagstaff is 135 miles away so taking lessons there is not an option.
Ron

**haukehaien** · 13th November 06, 01:04 PM

Make sure that you're blowing hard enough - the PC takes a fair amount of wind. (You might also try an easier reed.) Pushing the reed further into the chanter will also sharpen the sound.

**beerbecue** · 13th November 06, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by haukehaien

Make sure that you're blowing hard enough - the PC takes a fair amount of wind. (You might also try an easier reed.) Pushing the reed further into the chanter will also sharpen the sound.

My PC actually takes very little wind to play properly. Blow too hard and that is when funny things happen...

From what I have gathered.. The red Warnock reeds are easy to blow, and seem to work well in most PCs.. I use a Walsh right now, very easy to blow, good tone.. Gibson reeds are quite good, but require a good bit of air.... I have heard good things about Watson reeds, too...

Try a Warnock, you should be able to find them online for 6 bucks or less.