Reeds Unfiled
Unfiled vs. Filed and Soft vs. Hard alto sax reeds?
I recently bought a box of Rico Select Jazz Unfiled 3M alto sax reeds. I hear a lot of stuff about unfiled and filed reeds but none of them seem to get to the point. What is the difference between filed and unfiled reeds and what will the sound sound like with both and what is the difference between hard and soft alto sax reeds and what will the sound sound like with both?
The filed reeds give better response. I haven’t noticed a difference in sound, just Resistance. The hardness of your reed doesn’t make a difference in your sound. It might sound a little bit darker if your using hard reeds. The biggest difference in your sound is going to come from your mouthpiece and embouchure.
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