{"id":2238,"date":"2021-03-06T10:06:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T10:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=2238"},"modified":"2021-04-04T20:40:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-04T20:40:03","slug":"how-long-does-a-clarinet-reed-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/how-long-does-a-clarinet-reed-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does A Clarinet Reed Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Clarinet reeds are traditionally made of cane from a plant that makes a reed temporal in nature. What is the typical lifespan of a reed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A clarinet reed can last between 1 and 6 months after thorough break-in and by rotating through at least 5 reeds at a time. Many clarinetists, however, find that about a third of the reeds they use don’t last beyond the break-in stage. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some cane reeds (e.g. Vandoren reeds) tend to last longer than others (e.g. entry-level Rico reeds), although consistency is also a factor to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synthetic reeds also have a longer duration than cane reeds, though often at the expense of sound quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to select the type of reed most suitable for the demands of your practice and performance level, and to implement a break-in process for each reed to extend its lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See also this post<\/a> on Vandoren vs Rico reeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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