Re: Help with reeds
I would be glad to give my two cents. I am a junior in college and I am a saxophone performance major, so I have tried everything. I don't mind the Selmer C* mouthpiece for concert/classical use, but for jazz, esp. playing lead alto, you need a big sound with flexibility. Try a meyer or an otto link, these models are easy to play and lend a brighter, more projecting sound than the C*. I would try the 2 1/2 Hemkes, a key is to find the balance between good resistance and biting though your lip and exploding your head!! Trial and error is that the only way to find your "sound" try everything that you can; reeds, mouthpieces, etc. Of course practice is at the top of the list.
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