New customer? Create your account. Lost password? Recover password. Remembered your password? Back to login. Already have an account? Login here. Reeds vary in strength in half measures — a bit like shoe sizes! The number refers to how thick the reed is. This is not a standardized scale, however, and reed thicknesses and construction vary by manufacturer - Rico reeds are generally thinner than Vandoren, for example.
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.
Is there really much difference? Montreux are the cheapest and most popular with schools and young children. The young clarinetist is certainly blessed with options, and advice, when it comes to choosing reeds.
Here are some more things to consider as you learn to play the clarinet:. Practice to regulate the variables you can control — embouchure, posture, alignment, breathing, equipment- and use reeds that will fulfill their specific role in your process. Mass produced, low cost reeds may have their virtues, but they will not give you a beautiful sound.
Use high quality reeds, even in the beginning, and handle them with care. The financial difference is an investment in excellent tone and intonation. Your bandmates, bandleader, and the people who overhear your practicing will reap the benefit immediately.
If possible, buy in bulk. A box of ten reeds can last weeks, and will cost less than those same ten reeds bought individually from a local shop. If you wish to support your neighborhood music store, make sure they can sell you a fresh box, not one that has been on the shelf for months or years.
Online suppliers frequently offer discounted prices and fresh product. When you open a new box, play through all of the reeds. Keep a journal if need be. Separate the ones that play beautifully from the ones that do not. Discard the reeds that will not work for you, but be discerning.
Over time, hard reeds can get softer and soft reeds can get harder. A reed that sounds great in your living room may not be sturdy enough to fill an auditorium. Use a case that can hold multiple reeds, and rotate them through your practicing or purchase a reed guard. Whatever your methodology, avoid the habit of using one reed until it breaks or turns green.
After you learn what reeds you like, start to experiment with different mouthpieces. Do some research. 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? Only by exploring different reeds will you will be able to tell which one is best suited to you, your experience and your style.
Some musicians prefer Rico reeds as they are more economical; a popular reed among younger players. Vandoren reeds are also preferred because the higher quality cane, though a bit more expensive, produces a darker more refined tone.
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