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What are Fibracell reeds made of?
What is Fibracell Fibracell is a sophisticated composite of aerospace materials designed to exactly duplicate the way nature constructs the cane that goes into the very best cane reeds. Very stiff but sound-absorbing Kevlar fibers are suspended in a lightweight rosin using extremely exacting production standards.
Are Fibracell reeds any good?
All in all, this is an excellent synthetic reed. Best one I have found yet. Better than clear plastic looking ones that cost twice as much. Get a couple of these things and they will last you longer than an entire box of natural reeds and you will sound a LOT better!
Are Fibracell reeds good?
Fibracell reeds deliver vibrant tone with great longevity. They have brilliant overtones for a full, resonant tone, a quick response for better articulation, and excellent pitch stability and intonation, even for clarinet. Best of all, they have the same woody tone as cane but with better projection.
What reed size should I use?
Thinner reeds (between 2 and 2.5) are good for beginners since it vibrates more easily and it has a brighter tone; preferred among Jazz players! On the other hand, thicker reeds with a size of 4 to 5 are harder and need more skill to sounds, but the tone is a lot bolder.
What strength reed do I need?
Does the strength of a reed matter?
Reed strength is an important factor in saxophone tone production. Finding that sweet spot in reed strength – not too hard, and not too soft – is key to getting a solid tone throughout the range of your instrument.
What reeds are best for beginner saxophone?
The best reed for beginner saxophone is a size 2 or size 2.5 reed. Most beginners start with Rico, Rico Royal, or Vandoren Brand Saxophone Reeds. Your teacher will usually recommend one of these types of reeds to start with.
Should I use synthetic reeds?
Plastic (synthetic) reeds are not better than wood reeds. Although some people may prefer a synthetic reed because it is consistent and long-lasting, most players prefer natural cane reeds because of the warmer sound and feel. It’s is all about what each player prefers.