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Reed Trouble

Author: TWilliamson
Date: 2006-07-16 16:20

My Daughter has been playing for about four years on a Vandoren 2.5 reed but she is having trouble getting some of the very high notes. I have been told that it’s because her reed is too soft so I purchased a Légére, which is equivalent to a Vandoren 3. I chose the Légére because its what I use and love but, unfortunately, she hates it even though she can, in fact, hit the high notes much easier. I know from my own experience that it takes time to get used to a new reed strength. My question is, should I let her go back to the Vandoren 2.5 or should I ask her to stick with the Légére for a set period to see if she gets to like it? If so, how long?

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