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The V12 is a top choice among professional classical saxophone players. These play somewhat more resistant, so if it's your first time trying the V12 reeds, try a half strength softer. V12 reeds are available for alto, tenor and soprano saxophone.
- What is the difference between jazz reeds and regular reeds?
- Are Rigotti reeds good?
- What number reed should I use?
- Are Cecilio reeds good?
What is the difference between jazz reeds and regular reeds?
MF: Compared to reeds designed for classical playing, jazz reeds typically have a slightly thicker tip and thinner heart. ... On the flip side, the thicker heart and thinner tip of a classical reed provides players with a darker sound with quick and precise articulation.
Are Rigotti reeds good?
Rigotti reeds have that perfect crispness and feel that a good reed has. The strength, throughout the box, was relatively consistent and the longevity was impressive.
What number reed should I use?
The normal range for reeds is 2 to 5: the lower the number, the thinner the reed, and the higher the number, the thicker the reed. 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.
Are Cecilio reeds good?
Bottom line - they are not high quality reeds, you're going to get some that look like crap, but the majority of them will play quite nicely. I usually play on Vandoren reeds, but Cecilio reeds have a nice sound too.
