Are Metal, Plastic Or Rubber Mouthpieces Better? (Woodwinds)
If you're a clarinet or saxophone player, you may already know how important it is to choose the correct mouthpiece for your instrument. For some, dimensions are not the only criterion to consider,...
Woodwind reeds are relatively inexpensive yet sensitive components that require specific storage conditions and maintenance measures. Some people have reported that their reeds turned black and...
Unopened reeds hardly ever expire when in the box, but once they're unboxed and out in the open, we can expect their performance to worsen progressively until they're no longer able to serve their...
Just as one should warm up before performing a physical task, instruments could require their preparations before usage. When speaking of the saxophone, the reed plays a pivotal role. If the reed is...
Saxophone reeds perform better when soft. Hard reeds won't vibrate properly, and vibration is integral to a saxophone's sound delivery. For this reason, saxophone players are encouraged to wet their...
Pads are extremely influential in the saxophone's sound delivery. The pads are the small cardboard disks covered in leather and felt that are responsible for sealing the tone holes so that your...
