Cane Frederick Hemke Reeds

When you consider that Frederick Hemke is one of the greatest American classical saxophonists of all time, it should come as no surprise that his line of cane reeds are made with serious players in mind. Countless student musicians who've had the pleasure of studying with Hemke at Northwestern University agree that Frederick Hemke cane reeds are more than worthy of being named after the sax virtuoso himself. Whether you play the alto, tenor, baritone or soprano sax, there's a pack of Frederick Hemke cane reeds for you in this catalog.

Before choosing a pack of Frederick Hemke cane reeds, you'll need to ask yourself two questions: "what saxophone type do I play" and "what is my preferred reed strength". Remember, reed strengths are numbered 1 to 5 (soft to hard). Softer reeds play easier in the lower register while stiffer reeds play more freely in the higher register. Usually, beginner players opt for soft to medium strengths because they are easier to play, but there are really no right or wrong answers. The trick is to find something you feel comfortable with, and that can be figured out by trying out various strengths throughout the course of your musical journey.

Each Frederick Hemke cane reed pack is named after the sax type it's suited for, so you'll have no problem finding the right ones for you in this section. For example, there's the Frederick Hemke Alto Saxophone Reeds: a best-selling pack that's favored by both classical and jazz ensemble players. Or, how about the Tenor Saxophone Reeds: like the alto reeds, these are popular sellers that are available in various strengths and are well-suited for traditional round-chambered mouthpieces. Even the Soprano Saxophone Reeds and Baritone Saxophone Reeds come with high ratings - so whichever sax type you play, you can expect a huge improvement in your sound when you go with Frederick Hemke cane reeds.

From his New York debut on April 16th, 1962, to his final performance at Northwestern University on May 21st, 2012, Frederick Hemke has earned himself numerous awards for his outstanding classical saxophone abilities. If you're still not familiar with Frederick Hemke cane reeds, there's no better time than now to see what you're missing; no doubt, the results will be sure to please you and anyone lucky enough to hear you perform.