Vandoren Traditional 1.5 Strength Bb Clarinet Reeds (Pack of 10)

General

Since the reed is decisive for the sound for your clarinet, it's important to pick up the right pack. These Vandoren Traditional Bb clarinet reeds offer the quick response needed for both high and low pianissimo parts, while the flexibility of the slim tip makes them great for legato to staccato playing styles. This classic blue pack includes 10 reeds, individually wrapped for optimum preservation.

Vandoren Reeds: Strength 1 to 5

Vandoren reeds come in various strengths, which are indicated by different numbers, from 1 to 5, in half steps. 1 is the thinnest and has the lowest strength, makes shaping pure and clean notes easier, but does compromise a little on sound quality. 5 is the thickest reed, and while you have to work harder to create clean tone, the sound is a lot more full and rich. So to sum up, the higher the number of the reed, the harder it is to play, but the fuller it sounds. The reeds in this pack have a strength of 1.5, which means they're great for beginners.