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When chipping or cracking occurs, you MUST change the reed. Some players prefer to change the reed more quickly, replacing it every month or so. If the reed's shape begins to warp, the sound will be effected negatively, and i would suggest changing it as soon as you see a visable change in shape.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn the high school band that I am in our director suggests that we have a rotation of three reeds. The reed should be changed between rehearsals. One set of three reeds will last us about a month in a concert band setting if we take good care of them. We all use and suggest rico reed cases with the humidity control packs.
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∙ 11y agoYou only really need to change the reed once it gets chipped or dirty but I do suggest a few things:
- Never leave the reed on your Clarinet - take it off after you finish playing it
- Buy a reed guard - it will protect the reed and keep it for longer
- Change the reed regulary to ensure that you are getting the best possible sound coming from your clarinet
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What are the special features of an alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
What two kinds of reed are there?
There is the Saxophone reed and the Clarinet reed
How long does a new alto saxophone reed have to soak in water?
It shouldn't have to soak in water. As long as you suck on it and get it moist before you play, you can play on it.
What does the hardness of an alto saxophone reed do?
The number on the reed indicates the thickness of the reed. A thinner reed is easier to blow, but also is more delicate and does not last as long. Most beginners start with a lower number reed and, as their "chops" develop, move up to a higher number. Higher numbered reeds also improve quality of sound. It is most common to see a professional using a 2 1/2 - 3 saxophone reed.
What family does the saxophone come from?
Saxophones are from the Woodwind family because they are played from a reed, even though they are made out of brass.
What non-orchestral instrument has the same reed as the clarinet?
Alto saxophone has a similar reed
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.
What are some single-reed instruments?
Clarinet, base clarinet, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, barri saxophone, tenor saxophone... I think you get the idea.
What are the special features of an alto saxophone?
The alto saxophone has a neck, keys, and a bell. It is played through a reed, classifying it as a woodwind instrument rather than a brass instrument. It is smaller than a tenor saxophone and larger than a soprano saxophone, and the alto saxophone is the most commonly played saxophone in the world.
What is instrument has a wide range and a single reed and is the most versatile among the woodwind?
The Alto saxophone.
What are all the pieces to an alto saxophone?
mouthpiece reed ligature (Holds the reed to the mouthpiece neck (the curvy part) the body (the big part)
What two kinds of reed are there?
There is the Saxophone reed and the Clarinet reed
How long does a new alto saxophone reed have to soak in water?
It shouldn't have to soak in water. As long as you suck on it and get it moist before you play, you can play on it.
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 does the hardness of an alto saxophone reed do?
The number on the reed indicates the thickness of the reed. A thinner reed is easier to blow, but also is more delicate and does not last as long. Most beginners start with a lower number reed and, as their "chops" develop, move up to a higher number. Higher numbered reeds also improve quality of sound. It is most common to see a professional using a 2 1/2 - 3 saxophone reed.
What woodwind instrument has a single reed?
the single reed woodwind instruments: Clarinet, Saxophone (family) the single reed woodwind instruments: clarinet, saxophone (family)
