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Check for saxophone leaks

Started by Tony Edge, January 31, 2013, 01:46:22 AM

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January 31, 2013, 01:46:22 AM Last Edit: February 01, 2013, 01:54:09 PM by Tony Edge
pop-test

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Check for leaks by using a pop test. Seal the Mouthpiece with the palm of your hand. Suck the Mouthpiece the reed will close creating a vacuum.
Pull your hand away and listen to the pop like a cork out of a bottle.
Count the milliseconds before the pop.

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