Saxophone students who struggle with their technique would oftentimes point to pain as a deciding factor behind their poor performance. This is an indication that something is not right in their...
Category: Woodwind Instruments
In the woodwind reed market, you'll find different reed strengths. For single reeds, the strength classification is numeric (from 1 to 5), while double reeds would carry the more self-explanatory...
A common issue that springs up quite often on flutes is "sticky keys", resulting from various separate (or even combined) factors. Fortunately, these issues can be solved without having to reach a...
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...