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Which reeds are the best?
The 9 best reed brands out there
- Fiberreed Natural Classic.
- D’Addario Select Jazz 3 reeds for tenor saxophone.
- Rico La Voz reeds for soprano saxophone.
- Légère Signature 2.5 reed.
- Vandoren Classic 3 reeds for Bb clarinet.
- Fibracell reed for bass clarinet.
- Boston Sax Shop reeds.
- Rigotti Gold reeds for Bb clarinet.
What are the best sax reeds?
The best reed for beginner saxophone is a size 2 or size 2.5 reed. Most beginners start with Rico, Rico Royal, or Vandoren Brand Saxophone Reeds. Your teacher will usually recommend one of these types of reeds to start with. Reed sizes vary in half measures from 1.5 to 4.
Do thicker reeds sound better?
The thickness of the tip and heel and the profile in between affect the sound and playability. A thicker reed is more difficult to play but thicker reeds do offer a much better tone production and thus improve the sound of an instrument.
Do reeds affect sound?
The thickness of the reed will affect the tone and how easy or difficult the instrument is to play. In general, a thinner reed, say 2 or 2.5, will have a brighter tone.
What Reed does Chris Potter use?
“I’ve been using D’Addario Select Jazz reeds for many years now. They work consistently for me and allow me the freedom to express myself musically without feeling limited in any way by the reed.” “I’ve been using D’Addario Select Jazz reeds for many years now.
Why are Vandoren reeds so expensive?
So yes, reeds are expensive to buy. But clearly, they’re also very expensive to produce. The process takes years, AND it requires large amounts of land located in a very expensive part of the world. It’s labor intensive and Employees in France actually cost a fortune.
What reed does Chris Potter use?
How long do saxophone reeds last?
Reeds don’t last long Expect a reed to last for around a week to two weeks. When you change from a reed you’ve been using for some time to a new reed, the sound of your instrument will change with it.
Why do harder reeds sound better?
Harder reeds allow for a louder, heavier, darker, or fuller sound, but they require strong support and a developed embouchure (mouth muscles). This is the result of the performer overcompensating to bring the pitch up because of the softer reed. A softer reed will also tend to speak too easily.
What strength reed should I use?
Most teachers recommend that a first-year musician use a 2 or 2.5 (soft or medium soft) reed. Anything stiffer may make it difficult to produce a sound while anything more flexible may produce a weak sound. Your teacher should let you know when it is time to switch to a different strength reed.
How often should you replace your reed?
A good rule of thumb is you should replace your reed every 2-4 weeks, no matter how often you’re playing your instrument. You may want to replace your reeds more frequently if you’re practicing several hours each day. Some reeds also may not last as long as others, every reed plays slightly differently.
What mouthpiece did Sonny Rollins use?
Rollins has played, at various times, a Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone and a Buescher Aristocrat. During the 1970s he recorded on soprano saxophone for the album Easy Living. His preferred mouthpieces are made by Otto Link and Berg Larsen. He uses Frederick Hemke medium reeds.