Nuvo Play It Today Series Manual page 6

Dood & Too
The Reeds and Mouthpiece
The reed on your Dood is very important, this is the part that vibrates and makes the sound. Your
D comes with 2 synthetic reeds numbered 1 and 1
ood
be the easiest reed to create an initial sound. The 1
when it is played. We recommend starting with the number 1 reed, and trying the 1
through the book. If you look after them, your reeds should last a long time. Biting or chewing your
reeds will damage them, and they will not work properly. Check the tip of your reed from time to
time to make sure it is flat, and always replace the mouthpiece cap carefully when you have finished
playing.
Changing the Reeds:
If using NUVO synthetic reeds, you will notice there is a rib on the back of the reed that fits into the
groove on the mouthpiece. If using a cane reed, make sure it is centered and positioned level with
the mouthpiece tip.
To remove a reed, press the lever and carefully slide the reed away from the mouthpiece.
To insert a reed, press the lever and slide the reed in as far as it will go. You will notice that the tip of
the reed should now be level with the tip of the mouthpiece.
Press Down
Pull Out
The mouthpiece can be removed from the Dood body. Notice the rubber O-rings which seal the
mouthpiece with the body. Make sure they are in their slots before attaching the mouthpiece to the
body.
5
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Press Down
. The reed marked 1 is the softest and should
½
reed is a little harder and offers more resistance
½
Insert Reed
as you progress
½
Release
Reed Level With
Mouthpiece Tip