Which Vandoren reed is best for jazz?
Which Vandoren reed is best for jazz?
Java Green – This is Vandoren’s brightest sounding jazz saxophone reed. It has great flexibility, bright sound and nice projection. Java Green reeds are available for tenor, alto, baritone and soprano saxophone.
What is the difference between Vandoren traditional and V12?
Vandoren premium clarinet reeds each offer a slightly different profile and sound from the Traditional Blue Box reeds. V12 – These are cut from a thicker blank and longer palette to give you more color and flexibility in your sound. They’ll also give you a deeper, richer tone.
Are V16 reeds good?
The sound is more brilliant, more percussive, and particularly well adapted to all the new styles of music. V16 reeds have a medium-thick heart (more than JAVA but less than Traditionals), with a profile designed for producing a strong attack with a deep, rich sound.
Do reeds affect sound?
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.
What is the difference between Vandoren clarinet reeds?
Vandoren V12 reeds have a thicker heart and tip than the traditional blue box reeds. Vandoren V12 reeds are available for Eb, Bb, and Bass clarinet. The Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic reed is made from a thicker cane (German-style blank) and more tapered towards the bottom of the reed.
What are clarinet reeds made of?
Cane vs synthetic: Clarinet reeds have historically been made using cane (Arundo donax), a naturally growing material similar to bamboo, but some companies have recently developed reeds made from synthetic materials which aren’t as prone to changes due to environmental variables.
Who owns Vandoren?
Eugène Van Doren
The Vandoren company is a family business, founded by Eugène Van Doren, soloist at the Concerts Colonne orchestra. Continued by his son, clarinetist Robert Van Doren then by Bernard Van Doren, its actual President. Robert, Bernard’s son, joined the company in 2014.
What size saxophone reed should I use?
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. Players of popular music or jazz often prefer this brighter tone and thus use thinner reeds.
