Consejos y recomendaciones prácticas sobre las cañas del saxo - Lección 3-2

When working with saxophone reeds, it's important to follow certain important guidelines. First, it's good to know that new reeds are very dry. Reeds are made of organic matter and are composed of cells. These cells can store water, and they can also lose it. When we buy a new reed or haven't played it for a long time, it usually has little moisture. Therefore, it's a good idea to leave it for a few minutes in a container with a little water. This way, we'll regain enough moisture and flexibility to be able to produce a sound easily. Reeds come in different strengths. When starting out, it's best to use reeds that aren't very hard. For example, a reed of 1.5 or 2. 2.5 is the most common in my case. A reed of 3 and above is too hard for a beginner, so I don't recommend them. They can also be classified by a name in English: soft, medium, or hard, from softest to strongest. At first, we can buy reeds one at a time. We can try different brands and different hardnesses. But in the long run, it's a good idea to buy a full box. Usually, they come with 10 reeds. This is because not all reeds are the same. Some don't perform well. When you buy a box, you'll find that some reeds sound easier than others. We'll start playing with those sax reeds. It's best to try all the reeds in the box and sort them based on the results you get.