A student recently came to me, eager for advice on enhancing his saxophone’s sound quality. I emphasized the critical role of selecting the appropriate reed and understanding reed strength to make a real difference. The reed strength is the reed’s stiffness set by manufacturers. Some label their reeds as soft, medium, and hard, while others […]
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13 Different Types of Saxophones
Seeing a saxophone, you might assume it’s made of brass and fits in with brass instruments. Actually, it’s classified as a woodwind: blowing across a single reed makes the air inside its tube vibrate. The reed is usually cane, although synthetic reeds can also be used. The saxophone is a widely used musical instrument in […]