D'Addario Woodwinds - Royal Bb Clarinet Reeds - Reeds for Clarinet - Strong Spine - Works Well for Classical & Jazz - Clarinet Reeds 2.5 Strength, 10-Pack

These fit our beginning clarinet playing son perfectly. Look the wood reeds and quality is top notch and great sound quality.

I used to be a Vandoren user solely. I've experimented with other, less-expensive brands in the past, and I settled on the Vandoren, because the quality was incredible. However, the price was ridiculous, and I was sick of buying a box of 10 reeds and only having 2-3 be good quality reeds. I needed a good, cheap box of Eb reeds for an upcoming concert, and I wasn't planning on sticking with the instrument too long (I'm primarily a Bb player), so I decided to settle. Yes, settling is wrong and shouldn't be encouraged, but I didn't want to shell out too much money for a box of reeds for a few rehearsals and one concert. I decided to do a little research. I've read a few reviews for the Rico Royal (I've used Rico in the past and absolutely hated it, so there were some bitter feelings there), and I decided to try it. It was only temporary, right? I got the box of reeds, and the first reed I picked was amazing! The quality of sound was great, and what are the odds of the first reed working so well? I tried another with the same results. And another, and another! Every reed in the box worked well, and I didn't have to throw a single one out! So, when it was time to reorder reeds for my Bb, I ordered the Rico Royal. Again, every reed in the box worked very well. I'll be sticking with these!

My daughter is in marching band and at the beginning of every season we purchased a box of these reeds. She likes the quality of them in her clarinet. They’re durable and it’s a good price for what you get.

These reeds don't get 5 stars because they may not be the most, "fancy" reeds. Otherwise they're pretty good for any Clarinet starting their playing or not. If you're starting: pull down on the reed. Do not push up and out. Pull down and out. Then preferably put the reeds in a, "quality" reed case. Otherwise carefully insert (not push) the reeds back in. Insert them just enough so that you don't struggle to pull out the reed using your fingers. You should be able to pull it / slide it out without effort. Of course, take care of your reeds and hold it with your other hand. You can replace them at least every month or so. If you want to save try at least every 3 months. If not, try using them until they no longer produce a good sound. For middle school band: strength 2.5 to 4. Preferably 3 for 6th grade and consult your band teacher for 7th and 8th. Specially if you're going to do a special style band (eg: classic, folk, jazz, etc). Never touch the tip of your reed. Don't leave them in water for too long (specially for over 2 hours). Reeds are replaceable but SAVE YOUR MONEY. Between cleaning supplies, cork grease, and such stuff: you'll want to save your money. Specially if you plan to double on another instrument. Spend your money and buy clarinet reeds not just saxophone reeds or such. Non-clarinet reeds can change your sound.

These work well.

The reeds are for my daughter who is in Jr. High band. She is considered 1st chair, by the band teacher and a professional clarinetist who has a son in the band, but they don't use the "chair" designation because someone's feelings may get hurt. She likes these reeds, on par and a little better than the standard Vandoren reeds. She rated them 4-1/2 but I can only put whole stars. Update 30 Oct 2012. Now my youngest is using these reeds. The oldest decided to do chior and drama in High School. The yougest is just learning to play, so she has already gone through a box of #2 in 2 months, about a reed a week. I moved the youngest up to the Royal because of better tonal quality and when I purchase them here through Woodwinds and Brasswinds the come very quickly. I like to order them directly at WWBW because they let me choose between USPS (US mail) and UPS without charging for shipping. My son plays alto sax and he uses the Royal Sax version. Just a slight difference in cost an better sound quality, and it comes quickly. Hard to beat that!

These reeds are delivered quickly. There quality is perfect for teens playing instruments. They fit perfectly in the mouthpiece and are appropriately thick.

got an amazing deal on these reeds, which my daughter's band teacher recommended she switch to using.

As a beginner, j don't really notice any difference but they're a good price and I'm glad they come in a 3-pack rather than 10.

Sin imprevistos. Magníficas cañas.

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Très bonnes anches pour clarinette..

Très bonne qualité bonne sonorité confort prix correct pour ce produit à conseiller à tous les clarinettistes débutants et confirmés