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Saxophone Reeds Size 2.5, Alto Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2 1/2, 10-pack. Learn more about free returns.
- What size reed is best for alto sax?
- What strength of reed should I use?
- How wide is an alto sax reed?
- Are harder reeds better?
What size reed is best for alto sax?
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.
What strength of 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.
How wide is an alto sax reed?
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Are harder reeds better?
Playing on hard reeds does not make you a more advanced player. A common misconception about saxophone reeds is that the softer reed you play on, the less experienced you are playing the saxophone.
