Are plastic saxophone reeds any good?

Durability. At the end of the day, synthetic reeds are more durable than cane. Since synthetic reeds are manufactured with durability in mind, they won’t get warped or dry out when you aren’t playing your saxophone or clarinet.

What reeds did John Coltrane use?

John Coltrane Quartet – “Impressions.” Though he played a soprano saxophone, he was most famous for his work on tenor sax. For both soprano and tenor, he was known to use a Selmer Mark VI with a (possibly altered) 5-star medium metal Otto Link mouthpiece and a #4 Rico reed.

Are jazz reeds harder?

Most reeds offer half strength gradients (1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, etc.), but D’Addario Jazz reeds allow the player to be more picky in that regard by offering strength gradients rising in thirds: each strength number has a soft, medium and hard option (2S, 2M, 2H, 3S, 3M, 3H…)

What reed does Chris Potter use?

“I’ve been using D’Addario Select Jazz reeds for many years now. They work consistently for me and allow me the freedom to express myself musically without feeling limited in any way by the reed.” “I’ve been using D’Addario Select Jazz reeds for many years now.

How long do saxophone reeds last?

Reeds don’t last long Expect a reed to last for around a week to two weeks. When you change from a reed you’ve been using for some time to a new reed, the sound of your instrument will change with it.

What kind of reeds do Boston sax shop make?

Boston Sax Shop Custom Tenor Saxophone Reeds Boston Sax Shop reeds are interesting, because they are made by a small company in smaller batches. The owner of Boston Sax Shop, Jack Finucane, found that most ‘jazz’ cut reeds are too bright and buzzy, but have great projection.

Are there any alternatives to natural saxophone reeds?

Another alternative to purchasing natural saxophone reeds is the synthetic saxophone reed. However, there is a general consensus among professional saxophone players that synthetic reeds sound different (ie: worse) than natural reeds. One plus of purchasing synthetic saxophone reeds is they will not warp, crack, or wear over time.

What are some common misconceptions about saxophone reeds?

A common misconception about saxophone reeds is that the softer reed you play on, the less experienced you are playing the saxophone. The truth about saxophone reed thickness is that the higher you ascend in thickness, the easier it becomes to play altissimo notes and play loudly.

Does playing on hard reeds make you a more advanced player?

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. The truth about saxophone reed thickness is that the higher you ascend in thickness,…