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Everybody has their own "best" way to care for reeds, but there are a couple things that everyone agrees on.
NEVER leave your reed on your mouthpiece. It will get unbelievably gross and not last very long. Always return your reed to a case (the case it came in or one of a million different kinds that you can buy).
Use several reeds in rotation, the more the better. If you play one reed at a time until it gives out, not only will it not last as long, but you won't have to panic if a reed breaks right before a concert.
Answer 2(?)I usually have only 1 reed per sax at a time, for the main reason that reeds go softer, denser, and moldy depending on how much you use them. Dont leave a reed on ur sax, after a week it wont be possible to play it because there isn't any moisture.I recommend using a reed guard or something like that, which is just a case, which doesnt let moisture escape.
If you ever break your reed b4 a concert or the like, just spend half a hour playing with it, or bend your reed, or if your really desperate, use some fine water resistant sanding paper.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes BUT!!!!! You need to know what you are doing you will kill the reed there are different parts if the reed itself. Look it up on Google. If u shave different parts if the reeds it changes the tone sound intonation and quality of reed
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∙ 10y agoMost Clarinet players just hold the reed in their mouth for a bit before using it. It is going in their mouth when it is time to play anyway, and the moisture from the saliva helps to prep the reed. That is how our marching band teacher taught us to do it when I was in band.
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∙ 12y agoYou can always leave it in warm water for a good hour or two, if it's brand new. I personally (after soaking) play with the reed and make the squeaking sounds, tune my Oboe (with the new reed), and go through all my scales. This helps me and my reed to get to know each other, and adjust changes that are needed.
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∙ 14y agoTo soften new reed, simply place it in your mouth for the saliva to moisten it.
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∙ 15y agoSuck on the reed for a while
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What two kinds of reed are there?
There is the Saxophone reed and the Clarinet reed
What are the 2 groups of woodwind instruments called?
Single reed (Saxophone, Clarinet) and double reed (Oboe, basson)
What instruments are in the reed less wind family?
the saxophone is in the wood wind and it does have a reed
Does clarinet use a duble reed?
No, a clarinet does use a reed but it is a single reed instrument like a saxophone.
What Single reed instrument is made of brass?
saxophone
What two kinds of reed are there?
There is the Saxophone reed and the Clarinet reed
What is the thickest reed for a saxophone?
The thickest reed for a saxophone is, probably, a 5.
What is a saxophone reed for?
A saxophone reed is used to put on the mouthpiece and when you blow onto the mouthpiece it causes the reed to vibrate and generate sounds. This is how the sounds are made in a saxophone.
What woodwind instrument has a single reed?
the single reed woodwind instruments: Clarinet, Saxophone (family) the single reed woodwind instruments: clarinet, saxophone (family)
Can you use a trumpet mouthpiece for a saxophone?
No. The saxophone has a specialized mouthpiece with a small wood insert called a reed. The trumpet has no reed.
Why is a saxophone a woodwind?
Because it has a reed.
What is the name of the mouthpiece on a saxophone?
A Reed.
Does a saxophone use a double reed?
it can it does not have to
What are the 2 groups of woodwind instruments called?
Single reed (Saxophone, Clarinet) and double reed (Oboe, basson)
How do you use saxophone in a sentence?
The saxophone is a single-reed wind instrument, that comes in several voices, including the alto saxophone and the tenor saxophone.
How do you put a reed on a saxophone?
How you put a saxophone reed on is you loosen the gold reed holder on the mouthpiece. Do not take of the golden reed holder! Stick the reed in your mouth and wet it with your Silva. Once wet slip it under the gold reed holder. Make sure you get it on straight and you cover up the hole in the mouthpiece. Tighten the gold reed holder and make sure your reed is on straight. Now all you need to do is play your saxophone.
What instruments are in the reed less wind family?
the saxophone is in the wood wind and it does have a reed
