SteadyMiss
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Hi, I am currently in mourning as my favourite reed seems to have died on me. I can't remember the last time I changed my reed but I have had to now and I don't like any of the ones I have got. I have been using a Rico Royal 1.5 but I have also tried my Vandoren Jazz 2's. I find it so hard to start on a new reed and the songs that I can normally fly through with ease are ending up all squeaky or with notes disappearing altogether.
I have been 'playing' for 6 years now (Alto sax) and have had 2 teachers although I am self teaching at the moment - due to time commitments. I practice about an hour a day on most weekdays. I currently use a Selmer S80 mouthpiece with my reeds. I hear about people being on much harder reeds and I just can't do anything with them. Is this normal after 6 years? Do I just need to try harder and do more jaw exercises or should I try a different mouthpiece or reed?
Any advice, gratefully received.
I have been 'playing' for 6 years now (Alto sax) and have had 2 teachers although I am self teaching at the moment - due to time commitments. I practice about an hour a day on most weekdays. I currently use a Selmer S80 mouthpiece with my reeds. I hear about people being on much harder reeds and I just can't do anything with them. Is this normal after 6 years? Do I just need to try harder and do more jaw exercises or should I try a different mouthpiece or reed?
Any advice, gratefully received.