D'Addario Rico 3.0 Bb Clarinet Reed (Single) - Balanced Medium Strength

D'Addario Rico 3.5 Bb Clarinet Reed

A balanced, medium strength reed offering easy response with added control and a fuller, more confident tone.

Made in USA 

The D’Addario Rico Bb Clarinet Reed in strength 3.0 is ideal for progressing students ready to step up from softer reeds. It provides slightly more resistance for improved tone, stability and dynamic control, while still remaining comfortable and easy to play. Consistent, durable and reliable, it’s a great everyday choice for lessons, rehearsals and school band. Made in the USA from naturally grown cane.

Features:

• Designed for ease of play
• Priced affordably for educators and parents
• All D’Addario reeds are designed and manufactured in the USA from naturally-grown cane
  

Strength guide

1.5
Very soft and extremely easy blowing. Best for very young beginners or first-time players. Light tone with minimal resistance.

2.0
Soft and easy to play. Ideal for beginners building embouchure strength and learning basic control. Quick response and free blowing.

2.5
Soft to medium. A popular starting point for most students. Balanced tone, comfortable resistance and reliable all-round performance for lessons and school band.

3.0
Medium strength. More resistance with a fuller, stronger sound. Great for progressing students who want better control, tone and dynamics.

3.5
Medium firm to firm. Increased resistance, focused tone and greater control. Suited to advancing students and experienced players with developed breath support.

Simple rule
Lower number = easier to blow
Higher number = more control and bigger sound

COMMON QUESTIONS

What should I use to wet my reed?

It is best to use water to wet your reed. Be mindful to not leave it submerged in water for more than two minutes.

Can I store my reeds in the plastic reed holders that they came in? 

Plastic reed holders protect the reeds before the box is opened by the purchaser, but they are designed to be used only for initial transport from factory to customer. It is always best to move the reeds to an air-tight reed storage system to protect the life of the reeds.

How should I break in my reeds? 

D'Addario reeds are made of natural cane (Arundo Donax), so they need special attention during the first 3-5 days of use to allow the cane to adjust to the wetting and drying that occurs during normal playing. To break in your reeds, carefully follow the steps provided below. 
1. Stabilising a reed’s humidity is very important. First, place a new box of reeds into a humidity storage case, like D'Addario's Reed Vitalizer, before playing them. 
2. The next day, soak the reed in water for 30 seconds. Gently wipe off excess water on the vamp, table, and heel of the reed. Reeds can be played to begin the break-in process, but do not play more than five minutes per reed. 
3. Wipe reeds clean of excess moisture and store in your airtight reed storage system along with a Reed Vitalizer Single Refill Pack. Reeds can be played a little longer each day after this step.
4. This break-in process has added benefits and can be incorporated into a normal warm up routine by players and ensembles of all levels.  

What is the difference between traditional reed blanks and thick reed blanks?

Blank thickness relates to the thickness of the cane wall that a reed blank is cut from. A thicker blank reed will contain more cane wall material--you can physically see this at the heel of the reed. You may also be able to hear a tonal difference and physically feel a difference between various blank thicknesses. 

Please note, this item ships from our VIC Warehouse and requires an additional 1-2 days for processing.