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    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.

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    Quote 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.

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