Below you will see my measurements for an English horn reed. These measurements are approximate and might be longer or shorter by about a millimeter or so, but I think these measurements are a good starting point. Usually, I tie my reeds at about 59mm in total length, then scrape enough cane off to make (more…)
This is a new arrangement of a piece by Faure for English horn and piano. You can download it for free, and be sure to check out the rest of the website for online reed making lessons.