The reeds of this instrument are positioned to sound whether you blow or suck through the wind channels
[DOC] [TLE] October 3, 2008 [PAR] ... this 5-stringed instrument originated in Africa banjo The reeds of this 
instrument are positioned to sound whether you blow or suck through the wind 
channels... [DOC] [TLE] The Clarinet - Technique: Embouchure, Breathing, Fingering [PAR] If you can't, you can of course sit, but in the beginning correct breathing and ... 
lips makes the sound better, you should experiment with different reeds (softer 
ones) ... First it must be said that the breathing/blowing that you need for wind 
instruments is quite unnatural.