But much of this information is new to me! I saw an episode of a TV show the other night where a character was murdered when someone poisoned his reed. And really, did they HAVE to kill off a clarinetist? I am so glad I found this site! This was very helpful! Thank you! My daughter will be playing the clarinet soon and we needed this! Thanks again. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Learn More. Vandoren has created the clarinet reed for the 21st Century.
Incorporating the shape and thickness of the 56 Rue Lepic combined with the profile of the V12, the result is a reed that has tremendous clarity, warmth and depth. Boxes of 10, strengths 2. Lost your password? For clarinetists, finding the best clarinet reed for you and your setup is a lot like searching for the perfect pair of jeans. Here are a few important factors one should consider when choosing a clarinet reed: Brand : There are many different reed makers, and each clarinetist must discover their own preference for which brand s work best for them, so it is important to try as many different reeds as possible to determine what gives you the best results.
Try as many reeds as possible. Most reed companies offer charts to help you decide which reed strengths and cuts work best with their other equipment, such as mouthpieces.
Break in your reeds. We understand how exciting it can be to find a new reed which plays well, but be careful not to overplay new reeds until they have been properly broken in. Learn basic reed adjustments. Each clarinetist uses their own strategy and equipment to adjust their reeds, such as reed knives, sandpaper, or other materials.
A Filed reed has this bark removed and results in much more vibrant and responsive reed. The thickest blanks uncut reeds , make a darker and warmer sound. A thinner reed would produce a softer sound more easily, and can be slightly brighter in tonal quality. Reeds can also control how focussed your sound can be, for instance, if a reed is a lot thinner at the edges compared to the heart it can produce a more focused, pure sound. The reed would also tend to have a higher longevity if the latter is the case.
Tips You generally want to be playing as hard a reed as you can manage. This will allow for the best sound, intonation and control. However, if you go too hard then you will find the instrument stuffy and hard to play with a muffled and fuzzy tone quality. If you are consistently finding this from reed to reed then step back a half strength and wait for your embouchure to naturally work it's way up.
Remember it's all about what works and is comfortable for you. There is a wide selection of reeds available. Our guide above will help explain the terms you will find on the product descriptions to help you find the right reed for you.
In many cases it is best to try a few different reeds and see which ones best suits you. Try them in the environments you usually play in, and see which ones help you to make the sound you're trying to achieve. You may want a dark sound; a bright sound; a focussed sound; a round sound;- with less or more resistance - its completely up to you and your needs, and its important that it works comfortably for you.
As mentioned above, not all reeds are of the same strength and you may need to change the strength depending on the reed in question. For a detailed reed strength comparison chart please follow the link here for helping you choose your reed. Caring for Your Reeds It's important to look after your reeds as they are very delicate, particularly when attaching or removing them from the mouthpiece.
When you are done, place the reeds back in the plastic cases that they came with. This will also allow them to dry flat. It is good to soak your reeds in luke warm water for a few minutes before you first play them. In order to choose the best reeds from a box, first you need to wet them all and give each one a test blow to see how they are.
You should choose the ones that let air in easily, so that you don't have to blow too hard. This is something that is based very much on the feeling of it, so to begin with you should ask someone who can play the clarinet choose the best and the worst ones of the bunch, and then try them out for yourself so you can see the difference.
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