Legere Baritone Saxophone Reeds (BSG2.00)
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It works great for me. I upgraded from a La Voz Medium Hard reed to a Legere Signature series "2 1/4" reed. To play on reeds of 1/2 to 3/4 strength, I recommend going half strength to 3/4 strength softer than what you have on cane.
It is possible for you to produce a better tone by using the slightly reed. Nevertheless, if your setup is too hard for the reed, you could also get an airy tone. Until you play the two back to back, you'll never know the answer.
Generally, I find the canes to withstand more abuse than other types of walking aids. The last one I damaged was almost a year ago.
Adding a signature. Although the model number is correct, it is not the same as the picture.
Selected User Reviews For Legere Baritone Saxophone Reeds (BSG2.00)
This review includes user tips (found at the end of the The first thing I may point out is that it is not as good as the best natural reeds I have ever The box of a dozen is definitely better than the average, but still just about average. approximately one or two of the reeds in a 12 pack would be equal to or better than As an amateur musician, I have played in some of the New Horizon Big Bands. I am getting 10 hours of sax practice each week, and many of the guys with whom I play like to use this reed. My instructor (who is internationally renowned, gets a minimum of eight hours of sax playing tried one and he liked how it played, but it didn't convert him to It is unknown whether he is just used to the way a natural reed behaves or if it is more capable. He can salvage some of the natural reeds and perform other things, like harmonics/altissimos and growls, etc. Fortunately, as far as I'm concerned, this solves a lot of From my point of view, the benefits are 1) A consistent reed pattern. There is no guarantee that every reed will play exactly the same, however they are much more consistent than natural reeds. 2) Ready to go at all times! 2) A) I am "scheduled challenged" and the fact that I never have to wet the reed to pass My saxophone is up on the stand, and I can pick it up and play as soon as I have 15 minutes to spare when I can begin playing right away! Since I have been playing these reeds for more than 3 years, here are a few tips I think will be useful for the next player *1) Subtract 1/2 to 3/4 from the natural hardness of the cane reed! The Legere #2- I play is exactly what I was looking for - plays like a #3 We believe that 1/4 of the matches are the most accurate. In the past few months, I've The first half. The reason (and how I wish to believe) is that I'm getting better and more aggressive in my playing, but I would recommend that all players should try both 1/2 and 3/4 below their preferred cane reed size to see which is best for them. During the process of determining your correct number, Legere allows you to swap reeds if necessary. You can find out more about Legere at their website. The Amazon policy may not apply to orders placed on the site You probably are, but make sure. 1) Purchase a second number as soon as you determine which number you need. The reason that you have two of them is that if you tried 1/2 and 3/4 below your usual and returned one, you should have two of these now. It is vital for you to have a second reed since it is the only sure way to determine if the reed that you are currently using is As the reed is played, it becomes softer. track of how long I get from a reed but I would guess I get about six months. This is an incremental process as I subconsciously adjust my embouchure to the new In the end, I realize I am struggling to get a high note (on Bari Sax) to sound at pianissimo levels, but I am impressed with how gently I can achieve a low A to sound! The reed is certainly past its prime based on how sticky it is. I find it better to have a new reed on hand and throw it on before a big gig so that I can compare it. I've had better results this way! You may switch back to the old reed after your gig (considering it a "practice reed"), but I normally throw the old reed away because otherwise I am left with a collection of old reeds I will not use. •
3) Do not over-do it A reed in the wind! The reason I say this is because I have no way of knowing if it is real or just psychological, but it seems like blasting low notes for a few minutes with a fresh synthetic reed can help loosen it up. Taking into account how the reed changes as it is used over time, i think it is reasonable to expect that the first few minutes of play on a reed that has not been flexed will result in changes in its As far as I can tell, this gets the idea over those initial breaks- In the coming months, we will get into a more stable reed. This is also something I want to do before comparing it with an older reed (point 2). 4) Soften sharp edges. In a cane reed, there would never be an edge that was sharp enough to cut my upper lip because the natural fibers of the reed are rounded. I never get this with a reed made of cane. A gentle softening of the corner is recommended in this case. There is no need to make a lot of changes to the reed because it only takes a small one. best and most safe way to do this is to use some 200 or finer grit (sand paper). You only want to touch a tiny portion of the edge of the plastic reed (do not press). Just use two light strokes downward 1) The sharp edges You should be able to do that, but you should check it if you're not You can also use the following technique Since I usually do not have sandpaper on hand, I use a razor sharp knife or box cutter and turn the blade 90 degrees toward the edge and then slide the blade down. Most likely, you won't see that the plastic has come off (if you do, it will look like a wisp), but one pass is all it takes. In this case, the trick is to a) keep the blade at 90 degrees so it doesn't dig into the plastic, and b) use a very light touch so there is no "chatter" as the blade slides along the corner.
To give you an idea, I play this on a Theo Wanne Durga 8*. While it might be just one slight step too soft for my tastes, I think the next step would be too hard, so I've rolled It sounds a bit darker and it plays a bit more stiffly than real cane does, but I'm willing to make that trade off to have the reed play every time I pick it up regardless of whether it's been sitting around for a while If the bari sax isn't your main instrument on that gig, this sax can be played in the pit or as a double in any situation. My favorite thing about these reeds is the sound they make on the low woodwinds (bari sax, bass clarinet), but I can't quite get a similar sound on the upper woodwinds without using proper cane reeds. In any case, I'd recommend these to anyone who wants to try out synthetic reeds.
I needed a 2 on the Vandoren Java scale. A score of 5 is too soft, and a score of 3 is too hard. The opposite is true 0 is too hard (too difficult). There was a 2 missing from my order. There was no point in adjusting reeds because I just am tired of trying to track down Here are the 2 I found. To be a great fit, you need to have no strength. It can easily be played from "A" all the way up to a Nobody can stop you from doing what you want Natural cane has a distinctive tone. Synthetic cane lacks that tone. In my Tenor, it is less noticeable than it is in my Bari. I've chosen to embrace it, though. My favorite part of going to a concert is finding out when it is on As I practiced, I can count on the Legere reed to perform exactly as I planned I expect nothing to surprise me.
When I played alto in jazz band in college, these plastic reeds seemed a bit flimsy. Now that I play bari in a brass band and have tried these out, they are a long way from what they were 20 years ago. I kept breaking reed on an aggressive bari mouthpiece, so I had to try the legere by default as my style is so aggressive. It plays so well that I use it for gigs. I wasn't putting much hopes in it but it's been amazing. I tend to play 2 most of the time. I ordered a size 3 and it was a little stiff so I ordered a size 2, and it was just right.
The changes are much better than the previous Since I purchased my Selmer Bari a few years ago, I have been using synthetic reeds. Fibrecells are generally of good quality, and I usually use them. Just as with a cane reed, all synthetics are a bit different, and you have to find the one that works for you. The NEW Signature series is the right move for me. The Fibrecell and BARI are less vibrant than the Cane, which responds like cane. I can use it on my Berg with no problems. They aren't for me. I normally play a 3 or MH reed and in this case I ordered a 2 (normally I play a 3 or MH). The other variations of Legere have not been true to my experience but the Signature is different.
A Legere signature reed is one of my favorites. Pit orchestras often require me to play five instruments at once, so I often play five instruments in a row. These have proven invaluable when changing instruments quickly. Reeds don't stay wet enough the entire time, so these have been invaluable! Most people cannot tell the difference between synthetic reeds and the ones I used before. I changed to almost exclusively using synthetic reeds. A good idea is to have more than one of these reeds because they may need some care. They become less resistant and less vibrational when they heat up. In real life, they can only be played for a limited time. I need to change out the reed and allow the first one a cooling off period. In all my years of using a Legere, I have never experienced overheating. I always manage to crack them before they succumb to the natural elements. The reed doesn't have a problem with that. There was an error on the part of the user. The point I am making is that more than one solution is needed.
I found the reed to be slow to respond and to produce a dark sound. Bari has been a favorite brand for many years, and I decided to check out some of its newer offerings. Despite that, it was a bit harder to make the reed vibrate, so I had to blow more air to do so. All in all, I'd say this is a decent However, it can be expected to last a very long time.
A guide to the. Cane reeds are what I've played for a long time. As the winter wears on, I experience issues with my bariatric. I played this all night long after I took it out of its package. Despite only having been around for 6 years or so, these Reeds have developed immensely. Previously, I tried another brand and could not get it to work. There are no issues with this one.
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