Hello all,
I noticed that when I am playing softer reeds on tenor, I can initiate and play my altissimo notes with softer dynamics, and can get those notes easier than when using a harder reed. The downside of this is that I don't sound as strong and full across the horn. Does anyone know why this may be, or if there is a particular part of the reed that enhances altissimo playing?
I was always under the impression that harder reeds made altissimo playing easier, and I am finding the opposite to be true on both tenor and soprano.
And ironically, I can access my altissimo notes easier on soprano than tenor, I also wonder why that is?
For reference, on tenor I play 7* metal mouthpieces, and 2.5 - 3 strenght reeds, and about 0.07 tip openings and 2.5-3 strenght reeds on soprano.
Thanks
OO
I noticed that when I am playing softer reeds on tenor, I can initiate and play my altissimo notes with softer dynamics, and can get those notes easier than when using a harder reed. The downside of this is that I don't sound as strong and full across the horn. Does anyone know why this may be, or if there is a particular part of the reed that enhances altissimo playing?
I was always under the impression that harder reeds made altissimo playing easier, and I am finding the opposite to be true on both tenor and soprano.
And ironically, I can access my altissimo notes easier on soprano than tenor, I also wonder why that is?
For reference, on tenor I play 7* metal mouthpieces, and 2.5 - 3 strenght reeds, and about 0.07 tip openings and 2.5-3 strenght reeds on soprano.
Thanks
OO