Reeds
Reeds come in a variety of different strengths and qualities. Lower strength reeds are easier to play for beginners, but have poorer tone and ultimately limit the advancement of young players. Higher strength reeds require more muscle control to play, but generally offer better tonal expression, dynamic control, and range. Lower quality reeds are cheaper, but not as consistent from reed to reed. Higher quality reeds are more expensive but are more consistent.
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