Ralph Bowen - Tenor sax. reed trial -

Ralph Bowen saxophonist and composer Associate Professor of Music, Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts; Visiting Associate Professor of Music, Princeton University; Currently... www.vandorentv.com

[@calebeeumesmo]

ZZ (3,5)- 0:58 V12 (3,5) - 1:52 V16 (3,5) - 2:33 Tradicional caixa azul - (3) - 4:43 Java verde (3,5) - 5:45 Java vermelha (3,5) - 7:35

[@yoelhooper-antunez1016]

Thanks man

[@ricaard]

Obrigado!

[@johnsharpe734]

HI Ralph. I'm from the UK and I must start out by saying that most guys I mix with have never heard of you. But, a couple of friends and I of course are totally blown away by your originality, sound, and tremendous excitement you bring to the bands you perform with. There are thousands of sax players all over the planet that are technically brilliant, but nowhere as creative. In addition, thank you for being so clear & informative regarding Vandoren products. I'm gonna try out some mouthpieces and reeds you suggest. If you come to the UK, I'll get some friends to come & see you. Best wishes. John Sharpe

[@wonkim5166]

I liked the sound of the V16 reed the most out of the reeds. Thanks for making the video.

[@noahpettibon]

It's funny because those are the most expensive.

[@TrueBlueYou]

These special Vandoren cuts don’t last on live gigs- they blowout in like one night. My husband tells me that he played a Vandoren Trad. 3.5 for SIX MONTHS!!!-there’s hardly any heart in these special cuts. V21 OR D’ADDARIO Reserve are the highest quality cane with incredible reed longevity...BTW this guys core sound was on point w the Trad. cut!!

[@calebeeumesmo]

ZZ (3,5)- 0:58 V12 (3,5) - 1:52 V16 (3,5) - 2:33 Blue Box (3) - 4:43 Green Java (3,5) - 5:45 Red Java (3,5) - 7:35

[@brianwhite692]

I love the Traditional No. 3's the best myself I've used them for years on my saxophones and clarinets. They have the most versatility for me and my playing style. A very solid core, a very rich bottom end and absolutely wonderful growls and edge when you need it.

[@wyattcrum1757]

I play java red reeds and they are some of the best playing and most versatile reeds I’ve ever played on and I definitely recommend them

[@johnasti5239]

Man.... they all sound GREAT!!!!!

[@ljubomirturajlija4406]

Just discovered Ralph Bower. New role model right here :)

[@Kevin-ek1su]

He sounds nearly the same on all of them. I think it depends a lot on the player, how they want to sound and how they do sound. P.S.I love your playing btw

[@IXINineIXI]

The ZZ's were my least favorite at first, but they have grown on me a ton. I love the sound!

[@kevindeibert3369]

Thanks Ralph!

[@jimrich4192]

Thank you. 😃

[@roanmccormick2297]

Great sound bro!

[@gobasile1]

thanks for the reupload of the video :)

[@jackovfooksman7551]

Thanks for demo

[@bepsays]

Very useful video. Thanks.

[@kevingoodall5013]

Its better to put the assembled mouthpiece and reed onto the cork neck whilst the neck is off the saxophone. 1 Take the neck of the sax. 2. Push the mouthpiece on to the cork. 3. Position the reed and the ligature 4. Assemble the sax neck on to the saxophone 4 make any minor adjustments. This was you will never bend the neck and you will have more to hold onto when you assemble the mouthpiece and position the reed. .

[@ricaard]

Agreed, but when I'm comparing reeds, I don't take the neck back off. When I'm comparing mpc's, I leave the neck on and use his technique.

[@noelmesta3313]

Java Red ❤

[@rat4spd]

This guy could make a door shim sound great.

[@im_chaotic_890]

Hello i just bought a jody jazz jet and i was wondering are the zz reeds strength 3 good for it?

[@scottsmith1272]

What is that harness?

[@mhaykonsantanna3475]

Poderia ter legenda rsrs mas deu pra ter noção

[@joeretired4552]

If you can, please identification of the the mouthpiece you are using with the Blue Box reed. Of course, it would be great to identify the mouthpiece used, if different, with each reed. Thanks and you have fantastic sound and I appreciate your thoughts provided with each reed selection.

[@super20dan]

i would guess jumbo java

[@victorgoris6807]

@@super20dan java T45

[@Leo_TextoLib]

Alguem poderia colocar a sequência de palhetas que este senhor tocou?

[@calebeeumesmo]

ZZ (3,5)- 0:58 V12 (3,5) - 1:52 V16 (3,5) - 2:33 Tradicional caixa azul - (3) - 4:43 Java verde (3,5) - 5:45 Java vermelha (3,5) - 7:35

[@chriss1152]

I use the 16's they give me the sound I like

[@simonbakos7345]

Should I use the Java green 3 or ZZ 3 on my alto? Is there any large difference between the two?

[@zacharyreed2757]

From I what I've heard, the java greens are brighter, and more suitable to modern music. The ZZs are a bit darker, and run a half size softer. I'm not an expert on reeds, but I hope this helps.

[@MrSax93]

Zachary Reed For music classic that reed is the best with this mouthpiece?

[@zacharyreed2757]

@Mr Sax93 Are you talking about the mouthpiece he's using in the video? If so, it's probably not the best for classical music, due to it being a bright mouthpiece with a high baffle. It's a vandoren java t45 btw.

[@MrSax93]

yes, i have purchase a java t45 blue for 100€ is a good price. But also ralph say's that the T45 java is good for classical :S . For the reed the green or blue are the best?

[@zacharyreed2757]

Your best bet would be to use the bluebox or the V12. Hope this helps.

[@odydevntr985]

i think i got a smooth sound on java green

[@adrianllewellyn6420]

Hi guys I,m a complete beginner and Java reeds were recommend by a friend,I hope too reduce Sylivar build up ,anybody got any advice on this

[@user-fi5dn4ji5u]

adrian Llewellyn if you're an absolute beginner I would recommend Rico or royal for a while because most of the vandorens are super expensive and you will likely chip them early.

[@user-fi5dn4ji5u]

Unless your buying them online or for a deal

[@BobDoherty]

It actually looks like a Selmer symbol in the red dot on the strap.

[@Choadeymcgriff]

Anybody know what kind of neck strap Ralph is using here?

[@Merf1195]

I believe it's a Selmer Paris Harness Strap

[@vincenzomaisano7432]

What kind of mouthpiece he use ?

[@zacharyreed2757]

+Vincenzo Maisano A Vandoren t55 java I believe?

[@MrSax93]

vandoren t45

[@zackary2777]

I wanted a to know how to put the reed on!!! DISLIKE

[@plinyvicgames]

That should be the first thing you learn to do on an instrument.

[@Seaka85]

If you had watched until the end, there was a brief demonstration of putting the reed and mouth piece together and then on with tips in not bending the neck. Try searching for a video on assembly, care and maintenance rather than reed comparisons.

[@odydevntr985]

i think i got a smooth sound on java green