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Rico Grand Concert Reeds.

Author: Bryan M. Yo.
Date: 2012-11-21 23:28

Hello Everyone!

I'm a highschool student playing lead clarinet in my Wind Orchestra class. I have been playing alto saxophone for 3-4 years and I decided to take up clarinet a couple months ago. Surprisingly enough, I got good at it pretty fast and my band director decided to put me in our Wind Orchestra class. In that class, we play pretty difficult music ( grade six's and sevens )and I need a large range to survive with the music ( Notes like F's , G's , A's ). I'm a saxophone player and I'm not really used to that register because I tend to crack alot. My Band Director ( who is a sax and clarinet player for a army band he is in ) recommended that I get thicker reeds ( My set up is basically A Dark Rovner Ligature, Traditional Vandoren 3's, and a Vandoren B45 ). He recommended that I play on Rico Grand Concert 3.5's because the thickness will help with the Higher register. I also know another professional clarinetist who also recommended the same reeds. Now my question to you guys is, will I make the right decision doing this? I want some feedback on Rico Grand Concert Traditional ( or Thick Blank ) reeds. Thank you!

Post Edited (2012-11-21 23:38)

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