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what alto sax reed size should i use?
i'm a senior in high school...and i've been playing the alto sax since 5th grade (about 7 years) and i've been using the same reed size since then (size 2 1/2) and i'm thinking about changing the size..what size reed should i start using? and how much harder will it be to play my sax if i change the size?
The thicker the reed (larger number) the more air it takes to get it vibrating.
2-1/2 or 3 is an all-around reed size, and why your band director would probably recommend it. If you need to play extremely soft, use a 1-1/2.
Using a 4-1/5 or 5 is how you get that raspy growl like you might hear in a sax solo from a rock song. (The song "Urgent" by Foreigner is a good example) But it takes a LOT of air, especially from a tenor sax, which is more commonly used in rock and jazz.
You might also want to experiment with plastic reeds, which is what I use.
I use either Bari (clear) or Enduro (white) brand reeds.
The advantage with plastic reeds is that they are always ready to go, and don't need to be moistened to limber-up. They also don't break easily or absorb saliva. And you know how green and stinky that can get! hehe
Hope this helps,
Kevin
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