Detail 01
Strength 2
Soft. Notes speak with little air pressure, low register comes easily, but altissimo and volume are limited.
Product detailSKU #1274034480466
Rico RoyalAlto Saxophone Reeds Strength 2
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Strength 2 alto sax reeds from Rico Royal. A soft, easy-blowing reed aimed at beginners and players still building embouchure strength.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year alto students who tire out quickly on stiffer reeds
- Players returning after months off and rebuilding chops
- Anyone whose current reed feels resistant and slow to speak
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players wanting a focused, projecting tone
- Loud settings — a 2 thins out and can spread
- Soprano, tenor or baritone players; alto cut only
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.
Detail 02
Alto saxophone cut
Sized for an alto mouthpiece. It will not seal correctly on a soprano, tenor or bari.
Detail 03
Cane reed
Natural material, so strength varies slightly reed to reed and each one needs breaking in.
Detail 04
$33.99
Reeds are consumable. Budget for replacing them regularly rather than treating this as a one-time purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature or reed case included
- 02Wet the reed before playing; dry cane chips and warps
- 03If a 2 feels flabby and pitch sags, move up to 2.5
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is strength 2 right for a beginner?
Yes. It takes the least air pressure to sound, which is what most first-year players need. Move up as your embouchure gets stronger.
02Will these fit my tenor sax?
No. These are cut for alto. A tenor needs a tenor reed; the alto reed is too narrow to seal on a tenor mouthpiece.
03How long does one reed last?
It varies with practice time and care. Rotating between several reeds instead of playing one until it dies stretches them all further.
04How do I know when to replace a reed?
When it stops responding in the low register, sounds dull, or the tip chips or warps. Cane wears out — that's normal.
