In most cases, a clarinetist will discard reeds from each box of In addition to splits or cracks, keep an eye out for uneven grain, knots, or discolored reeds. Throw the duds out, and keep at least 3 reeds to play with at all times.
Along with purchasing the right reeds for your ability, caring for and maintaining your clarinet reeds is equally important. Store clarinet reeds in a case that protects them from moisture and extreme temperatures. Remember to switch your reeds out often, and avoid playing the same clarinet reed more than two days in a row. Keep an eye on the date, and switch out the reeds as necessary. Some clarinetists prefer to use checkmarks as a monitoring system.
As the reeds dry out, they warp. Instead, store them in the plastic or paper sleeves they came in. Additionally, intermediate and advanced players should learn how to flatten and polish their reeds, store their reeds properly, and experiment with using sandpaper or reed knives to adjust their reeds accordingly.
Need to rent a clarinet? Check out our Clarinet Rental Guide. Explaining how to maintain clarinet reeds is very helpful. Thanks for the tips! My daughter is trying an Eb clarinet. Should she try a softer reed than the hardness she uses with her Bb 3? I will be doubling clarinet and bassoon for the summer.
So what size do you choose? A reed's thickness is the most important factor when choosing. Just as with the strength, reed thickness is expressed as a number. The lower the number, the thinner the reed, and the higher the number, the thicker the reed.
Reeds typically range from 2 to 4. The tone and responsiveness of an instrument will depend on the thickness of the reed. Thinner reeds between 2 and 2. On the other hand, thicker reeds with a size of 4 to 5 are harder and need more skill to sounds, but the tone is a lot bolder.
Your reed's strength identifies its density and flexibility. In general, single reeds range from 1. Reed strength also varies between different brands. Because the tone and sound of a reed will differ based on brand and size used, how can you possible know which is the best reed? Some people use a mouthpiece with a wide tip opening in combination with a softer reed, while some people use a mouthpiece with a narrow tip opening in combination with a harder reed.
Some people like to buy size 5 reeds and alter each reed to be perfect for them. You can ask your band director or private teacher if they have any reeds you can sample.
Your band director may have some extras on hand. In addition, some companies sell reed sample packs that have a few different styles of reeds in them. Finding the right reed strength for each saxophone player is a process, and highly individual, but there are some common reed types and strengths that are time-tested and proven to work well for beginners. Most beginners start by using La Voz or Rico reeds, because they are the cheapest brands.
A size 2 reed is a great place to start for a beginner. Play on it for a while before switching to a 2. Size 3 is definitely too hard for a beginner though. Once again, it depends on the specific reed, though. These are just some basic guidelines of where to start. If you have a private teacher, he or she should be involved in the process of picking a good reed, and letting you know if it works for you.
Most likely you will be moving up. If you start on a 2, you will eventually move up to a 2. Once again, this should all be consulted with your private teacher if you have one. You may have to move down in reed strength as well. Just remember, there will be an adjustment period when changing reed strengths, but it will be worth it in the long-term.
The ultimate goal, when it comes to reeds, is finding the reed that makes you forget completely about reeds. You want to find a reed that gets in the way the least, that is the least limiting.
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