Reeds are available in degrees of hardness to suit the needs of each player. There are four categories from 1 to 4, with 1 being the softest and 4 being the hardest. The harder reeds last longer, but are more difficult to play on.
Beginners can typically start with a #2 reed and move up from there. saxophone-players-guide.com/saxophone-re....
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