What's the difference between say a 2 reed and a 4 reed? Is it thickness? And if so, why would thickness matter, except that the higher reeds would last longer? Thanks in advance.
2006-11-19 09:58:42 · 3 answers · asked by Amy 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's the thickness.
"A too thick reed sounds airy and is difficult to blow
A too thin reed sounds buzzy and high notes are flat or difficult to produce.
Harder does not mean better – flexibility is very important"
So it really varies from person to person - the link below has some brand suggestions.
2006-11-19 10:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Pook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a player myself, but i know that thicker reeds are harder to produce a note from, they will last longer though... the measurement is something to do with the pressure it takes to move the reed a certain distance! haha i will try and be a bit more vague next time
2006-11-19 10:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Pete L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 4 reed is thicker, and it is harder to play with it (i could never do it), i think its supposed to control the air/sound better.
2006-11-19 10:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by Margie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋