Hi,
I'm having a frustrating issue. I use Vandoren 3.5 reeds, and it seems like almost every reed in the multiple boxes I have been purchasing is really bright and buzzy, I would even call it brassy. I feel like there's nothing I can do for these reeds - shaving or sanding them won't help, because they're already very easily playable, that's why they're so raucous. I had this problem with the 3s, and it seemed fine when I moved up to 3.5s. 4s just seems ridiculous to me; they take such a long time to stop sounding airy. Anyway, I play classically and I'm going for an even, smooth, rich sound. Any suggestions on how to doctor these bright and buzzy reeds? I can't afford to keep buying new boxes.
Oh, I play a Selmer C* Soloist, if that helps at all.
Thanks so much,
Brittney
I'm having a frustrating issue. I use Vandoren 3.5 reeds, and it seems like almost every reed in the multiple boxes I have been purchasing is really bright and buzzy, I would even call it brassy. I feel like there's nothing I can do for these reeds - shaving or sanding them won't help, because they're already very easily playable, that's why they're so raucous. I had this problem with the 3s, and it seemed fine when I moved up to 3.5s. 4s just seems ridiculous to me; they take such a long time to stop sounding airy. Anyway, I play classically and I'm going for an even, smooth, rich sound. Any suggestions on how to doctor these bright and buzzy reeds? I can't afford to keep buying new boxes.
Oh, I play a Selmer C* Soloist, if that helps at all.
Thanks so much,
Brittney