This can be either plastic or wood and the softness or hardness of the reed determines the volume and tone. Choosing a reed is a matter of personal preference. The reed is surrounded by a mouth pice which can be either metal or rubber. Once again, it is the choice of the musician which mouthpiece to use, the metal giving a brighter sound and the rubber a dark, rich tone. This leads into the metal bell, shaped like a candy cane and flaring at the curved end.
Air is pushed through the instrument using circular breathing, supported by the diaphragm.
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