Vandoren Traditional 4 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 indicated by a number assigned between 1 and 5, in half steps. Level 4 strength reeds are the thinnest and weakest, and while they're are the easiest reeds to produce clear notes with, a compromise is made on overall sound quality. Level 5 is the thickest reed and strongest reed, and as such, is much harder to produce notes with. When notes are produced with a level 5 reed, the sound is noticeably full and rich. To sum up: the higher the strength level of the reed, the harder it is to play, but the fuller and more mature the sound. The reeds in this particular pack have a strength of 4, which means they're perfect for more advanced players.