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Medium soft strength
Notes speak with less air and effort. Trade-off is a lower dynamic ceiling and a less anchored high register.
Product detailSKU #1284160379007
Singin' DogBassoon Reed Medium Soft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium-soft bassoon reed. Lower blowing resistance than a medium, aimed at students and anyone whose embouchure or air support is still developing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students in their first year or two on bassoon
- Players who tire out during long rehearsals
- Pairing with a resistant bocal or stuffy older instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced players needing pitch stability and volume up high
- Anyone who already plays flat — soft reeds sag further
- Oboe, English horn or contrabassoon; bassoon 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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Bassoon reed, not oboe
Bassoon reeds are wider and slide onto a bocal rather than seating in the instrument. Nothing about the two is interchangeable.
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The reed is the mouthpiece
On a double reed there is no clarinet-style mouthpiece. This one part drives response, pitch and tone more than anything else.
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Entry-level tier
Expect noticeable variation between individual reeds. Two of the same strength can feel different on the same bocal.
Detail 05
Around $24
Reed prices are per-reed and consumable. Budget for repeat purchases rather than treating this as a one-time cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Soak in water before playing; dry cane plays flat and can crack
- 02A bocal is not part of this — fit varies slightly between bocals
- 03Reeds wear out with daily playing; keep a spare on hand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is medium soft too easy for a second-year student?
Depends on your setup. If you can already play a full phrase without the tone spreading, a medium will hold pitch better. If long notes wobble, stay here.
02How long will one reed last?
With daily practice, typically a few weeks before it goes flat and unresponsive. Rotating two or three reeds spreads the wear and extends all of them.
03Does it fit any bassoon?
It fits standard bassoon bocals. Not contrabassoon, not oboe, not English horn — those use different reed sizes entirely.
04Can I adjust it if it's too soft?
Some. Wire adjustments tighten the opening and add resistance. Scraping cane off only makes it softer, so that direction is one-way.
