![]() ![]() Also, I have found that the only sure way to select a reed is to play test it visual impressions can be deceiving. Generally, the larger the reed, the larger the diameter of the cane tube from which it is made, and thus, the larger the diameter of the vascular bundles, relative to a smaller reed. I also prefer a cane in which the vascular bundles are smaller in diameter, regularly spaced, and spaced closer together.They tend to take more adjustment to “perfect,” but they also tend to last longer and give me more flexibility in the adjustment process than a softer (less dense) reed does. I start with a reed that is considerably harder than I want myfinished product to be. Start at least with a reed that is one strength level higher than your goal. Pick a reed strength that is harder than you want your finished product to be, as they tend to get softer during the conditioning and adjusting process.Find a reed model (profile) and strength that approaches as closely as possible your sonic and musical needs and goals.It is our job, as performers, to find a reed make, model, and strength that provides us with the basic sonic and other musical characteristics we are seeking in a reed. (We Also Have A Guide On How To Pick Out The Right Mouthpiece) The relative strength of a reed is determined at the end of the manufacturing process by measuring each reed’s resistance to bending, and thus the cane’s density, on a machine. The following information from A Guide to the Art of Adjusting Saxophone Reeds, by James Rötter, gives some tips.Įvery reed from a particular maker, model, and instrument designation has almost identical profile dimensions, regardless of strength, or at least that is the goal of makers. ![]() Even for experienced musicians, it is often a difficult and frustrating aspect of playing a reed instrument. To a certain extent it is a personal choice and will take experimentation and experience to figure out what’s right for you and your playing style. Selecting the right reed can be confusing, especially for beginners. ![]()
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