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Strength 2
Soft. Notes speak with little air and the high register comes easily, but tone thins out when you push.
Product detailSKU #1274034480505
Frederick HemkeTenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2 Box of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Strength 2 tenor saxophone reeds, five to a box. A soft reed for students and returning players who want easy response over resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning tenor players building tone and breath control
- Younger students who tire fast on harder reeds
- Getting reliable low notes to speak early on
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players wanting a dense, projecting sound
- Loud rock or big-band sections where the reed will close up
- Anyone already comfortable at strength 3
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Tenor cut
Wider and longer than alto. Tenor reeds fit tenor mouthpieces only.
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Box of 5
Cane is inconsistent by nature. Break in several and keep the best two or three in rotation.
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Cane reed
Swells and softens with moisture, so a reed can feel different morning versus evening.
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$23.99 for five
Roughly $4.80 a reed. Rotating reeds costs more here than on alto or soprano.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece, ligature and reed guard not included
- 02Move to 2.5 once low notes stop honking and tone firms up
- 03Wet each reed before playing and dry it flat afterward
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What strength should a beginner start with?
Strength 2 or 2.5 on tenor. Strength 2 takes less air and less lip pressure, which lets a new player get a sound out sooner.
02Can I use these on an alto sax?
No. Tenor reeds are cut larger and will overhang an alto mouthpiece, so the tip won't seal. Buy alto-specific reeds.
03Why does one reed feel harder than another in the same box?
Cane density varies between reeds even at the same marked strength. Try all five, keep the ones that respond well and set the rest aside.
04How do I know when to replace a reed?
When the tone goes dull, the tip chips or splits, or the reed won't respond after wetting. Rotating reeds makes each one last longer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
