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How do you install a reed in a alto sax?

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Take out your reed and wet it. After about 5 minutes or so, place the reed, flat side down, against the mouthpiece. The top of the reed should be exactly at the top of the mouthpiece. Take your ligature and put it on the mouthpiece and put in the center of your mouthpiece. tighten the screws. Not too tight or else you will damage your reed, mouthpiece, and/or screws.

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