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Strength 1.5
Soft. Blows easily and speaks fast, but tone is thinner and it closes off under hard pressure.
Product detailSKU #1274034480457
Rico RoyalTenor Saxophone Reeds, Box of 10 Strength 1.5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ten tenor sax reeds in strength 1.5, on the soft end. Aimed at beginners or players who want minimal resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year tenor students still building embouchure strength
- Players returning after a long layoff
- Anyone finding a 2 or 2.5 too stiff to sound cleanly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Experienced players wanting a full, centered tone
- Loud settings — soft reeds thin out and can close up when pushed
- Alto or soprano players; these are tenor-sized 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.
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Tenor-specific cut
Wider and longer than alto reeds. Only fits a tenor mouthpiece.
Detail 03
Box of 10
Cane quality varies. Ten gives you room to sort and rotate rather than depending on one reed.
Detail 04
Royal filed cut
Bark removed above the shoulder for quicker response, which stacks with the soft strength for easy low-note attacks.
Detail 05
Cane, not synthetic
Soak before playing and expect it to wear. It also reacts to room humidity.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds only — no mouthpiece, ligature or reed case included
- 02Expect to move up to a 2 or 2.5 as your embouchure develops
- 03Very soft reeds squeak more if your mouthpiece is open-tipped
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 1.5 a good starting strength?
Yes for most beginners. It takes less air pressure and embouchure strength to get a note out, which lets you focus on fingering and reading.
02When should I move up to a 2?
When the sound feels thin or the reed closes up as you push air. That usually means your embouchure has outgrown the strength.
03Will these fit an alto sax?
No. Tenor reeds are larger. You need alto-cut reeds for an alto mouthpiece.
04How do I break in a new reed?
Wet it fully, play it for a few minutes the first several sessions rather than a full rehearsal, and rotate between several reeds.
