How long do oboe reeds last?
about 10-15 hours
Why do reeds crack?
Due to the sensitivity of the reeds, particularly at the tip, improper care or excessive playing could cause damaging cracks. To best avoid cracking and to elongate the lifespan of your reed, it is recommended to rotate between 2-3 Légère reeds. With proper rotation and care your reeds should last many months.
How do you fix a broken reed?
If you mean broken as in warped or lacking quality sound, you can always straighten it out by thumping the tip of the reed on the edge of the mouthpiece. If you mean that the reed is chipped, it is best to buy a new one because it will squeak and not sound as good. Reeds can last for awhile because of their material.
Can I play with a chipped Reed?
If you must play with a chipped reed, then use it how you would any other reed: attach it tightly onto to the mouthpiece with it lined up properly to the lip of the mouthpiece. However, I encourage you to obtain new reeds before too long. A chipped reed will not last.
Should I get a reed case?
Aside from the instrument itself, every clarinet player should have an efficient reed case. Not only will they keep your reeds secure, they will also protect them from any damage and moisture. They are designed in such a way that they keep your clarinet reeds in place, especially when they are not in use.
Do reeds affect sound?
The most important factor in selecting a reed is the reed thickness. The thickness of the reed will affect the tone and how easy or difficult the instrument is to play. In general, a thinner reed, say 2 or 2.5, will have a brighter tone. Thinner reeds vibrate more easily, so they are good for beginners.
Do I need a reed case?
Reed Case. The reed case is the most important. You must remove your reed from the mouthpiece after each playing session and put it away in a reed case. If you don’t, the reed will dry out, warp and lose its playability very quickly.
What humidity should Reeds be?
around 50% humidity
What does a reed guard do?
Reed guards allow your reeds to dry out effectively between use and prolongs reed life by keeping them flat and protected.
How long should you use reeds?
Expect a reed to last for around a week to two weeks. When you change from a reed you’ve been using for some time to a new reed, the sound of your instrument will change with it.
Are plastic reeds any good?
Synthetic reeds lack the ‘great’ response you find in those few great cane reeds, but also lack the throw away need. Synthetic reeds are consistent. They don’t sound bad when you get off a plane in a new area that is different from your hometown, and they last much longer than cane reeds.
Do reeds expire?
Saxophone reeds almost never expire provided that they are not being actively used. This is especially true if the reed is kept in its original container and never played at all.
How do I know if I need new reeds?
If you’re noticing that the tip of your saxophone reed is chipped, it may be time for a replacement. In some cases, chipped tips won’t affect playing, while in other instances chipped reed tips will make the reed completely unplayable. To verify the extent of the damage, observe where the tip is chipped.
Why are clarinet reeds so expensive?
So yes, reeds are expensive to buy. But clearly, they’re also very expensive to produce. The process takes years, AND it requires large amounts of land located in a very expensive part of the world.
Do synthetic reeds need to be wet?
There is no need to moisten a Légère reed, it will play like a pre-moistened cane reed directly from the box.