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RE: 5RV and reed strength

Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2001-07-23 16:14

The downside of a softer reed is that they tend to "close up" or "go limp" on you after a couple of pieces. But, if you're wanting to try the softer reed, you might try the Vandoren V12 2 1/2. That is one that a lot of pros are using now and really liking a lot. The V12 has an extra "cut" that makes it a bit harder than the standard 2 1/2.

My philosophy for the last 40 years has worked quite well for me--I play what works best for me and gives me the best tone. What works for others may not work for me due to individual embouchoure "quirks" or habits.

The softer reeds do give a nice warm, creamy tone--but don't always work for some pieces that are in the altisimo a lot. You'll probably need more of them lined up on your stand so you can switch them out as they "go limp."

Also, there may be a disadvantage as to volume.

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