(Part 2) Best wind & woodwind accessories according to redditors
We found 174 Reddit comments discussing the best wind & woodwind accessories. We ranked the 115 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I suggest the Vandoren BD5 Black Diamond Ebonite. I’m a clarinet major at my university and after trying out different mouthpieces that my professor had me use, I found it has the best quality. Below is a link for it on Amazon. I hope this helps!
Vandoren CM1005 BD5 Black Diamond Ebonite Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WGD672E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K.U4Cb7VJKFBJ
The case you linked will work. It is built specifically for the newer version of her flute.
As an alternative, your student could probably get away with most cases on Amazon marketed for a student c foot flute (I'm assuming the student has a c foot?). Here's an example of one that I'm sure is fine. Keep the box, if it doesn't fit you can send it back to Amazon for a full refund and they will even pay shipping.
Here's something similar to what I use, though you could get a similar thing through any music supply store.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014H7XZA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.pkRDb7RWWP19
There's D'addario and Vandoren sample packs you could try first. Definitely try the jazz packs. If you've been playing on a 4 Rico, then try the 3s and 3m, or 3 and 3.5.
Vandoren mix pack
D’addario jazz sampler pack
https://www.johnpacker.co.uk/prod/jp8146-sopranino-case
https://www.amazon.com/ESTUCHE-SOPRANO-CURVO-SOPRANINO-Medidas/dp/B010S6EUXI/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=sopranino+saxophone+cases&qid=1572718131&sr=8-27
Here's a couple I found from a quick google search. Hope it helps.
I play bass clarinet in marching band and my school doesn’t use straps, so I use this cushion that goes around my thumb that takes all the weight of the clarinet off of my thumb. They’re pricy for how small they are but they’re really worth it, they run small btw. https://www.amazon.com/NUBS-Thumb-Protectors-Woodwind-Medium/dp/B074YCHHCY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=clarinet+nub&qid=1573001316&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVzQwRzc0NUw2OVk5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjA5ODk2MjdQRlZRVFNENVpENyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDU1MTYzM01ISENFNlhUMzBDQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
I have one. It’s handy. Link
But wait, there's a newer model.
The rings/hook ones tend to scratch up the instrument a bit. But if you're okay with that, you can make something out of an old belt and a coat hangar.
The pro-tec one with the elastic cup is probably the one I'd get under $40.
https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Tec-A242-Non-Slip-Adjustable/dp/B01686QT9U
I've had a BG for... 25 years? I think I paid $25 for it but I can't find them for less than $55, so that's a nonstarter for your budget.
You might have some luck with a soprano sax case like this one
I would say get one of these just to be sure -
https://www.amazon.com/Timiy-Saxophone-Flute-Instrument-Accessory/dp/B07TM8ZLXD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=leak+light&qid=1569203236&sr=8-1
Ended up finding out my low c# leaks and even though my a key does not leak, it has to be pushed harder than normal to not slightly leak.
Hey there! Our suggestion is to purchase a new mouthpiece. Here's why: D’Addario mouthpieces
are incredibly consistent from mouthpiece to mouthpiece, plus mouthpiece repairs are costly and you never know how the final product will turn out. D’Addario’s pricepoints are so reasonable it’s not worth the risk.
In case you're interested, the Select Jazz mouthpiece is available in a limited edition marble finish through the end of the year only!
https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Woodwinds-Saxophone-Mouthpiece-MJS-D6M-MB/dp/B07DTMP5S2
Happy playing!
https://www.amazon.com/Key-Leaves-saxophone-props-Melody/dp/B07B4KV5F3
These are great for keeping G sharp, C sharp, and E flat keys open to allow air to dry the pad completely. Read directions fully.
There is also an invention called vent vines that does the same thing for the palm keys, but I suggest you just blow air across the open palm keys individually at the end of your playing session instead of buying them. I picked that technique up from clarinet players in college. You blow across the open pad to disperse the saliva. It will save your palm keys from deteriorating faster. The swab just didn't clean the palm keys well enough.
This one maybe
Not sure why this isn't with the rest.
It's a bari sax sized reed, but yes, do get a case with a glass table in it. I have the Selmer case, but they have disappeared from the market, so you're going to have trouble finding that. If you do buy a case for a smaller instrument, remember that you're going to be putting your reeds in canted or flat-out sideways. I haven't done the math, but I'd just go for a 10 reed soprano case.
What are you using to flatten the back of your
popsicle stickscontra reeds at the table interface?Here’s what I’d recommend:
-Opperman Elementary Velocity Studies https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825833337/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WEKBCbVBNYPNY
-Rose 32 etudes https://imslp.org/wiki/32_Etudes_for_Clarinet_(Rose,_Cyrille)
-Rose 40 studies https://imslp.org/wiki/40_Studies_for_Clarinet_Solo_(Rose,_Cyrille)
-Baerman Complete method for clarinet https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825801702/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cEKBCbHPQ40J3
One more thing,
Especially when you are starting out, try different reeds.
These are a great thing to buy.
Good luck!
Instrument Clinic Amber Shellac Stick, for Saxophone, Clarinet Pads, Made in USA! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012UTE6K8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_g-21Db323MCR2
Don't know if this helps but this some shellac I found on Amazon. If you use this and a lighter you could honestly get the job done just fine.
That being said getting it repaired professionally is never a bad idea, hope this helps!
They are little plastic things you can pop in and out whenever you want.
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Silicone-Flutes-Flute-Plugs/dp/B01190WJN0/ref=pd_sim_267_1/151-4362287-6146226?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01190WJN0&pd_rd_r=J77BDTADKVQX4BYXQCV2&pd_rd_w=L4rRV&pd_rd_wg=bYGjo&psc=1&refRID=J77BDTADKVQX4BYXQCV2
You just push them through the top then you want them in and push them into the tube when you want them out.
Another good step is D’Addario Reserve tenor sax reed. The thickness is a little different from Vandorean, but still a good reed to look into :) I personally play on them and they have a very wonderful sound on my mouthpiece. Definitely a good reed to start on if you don’t want to mess with Ricos (which is a good reed to start on in and of itself, just a you preference). It also depends on the money you want to spend
D’Addario Reserve
It is new horn, I got it tested for leaks they replaces some of the seals or something like that.
the Mouthpeice is ..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QICJYZG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am playing on rico style V-3