- European Scrape Oboe Reed
- Légère European Scrape oboe reeds respond instantly and are ready to play straight from the box. The design allows for a warm, centered sound with ease of projection. They never need to be moistened and are available in three strengths, Medium-Soft, Medium and Medium-Hard.
- All reeds are made to an initial aperture between 0.68-0.72 mm, but this will change after the reed is played. The total length of the reed is 69.8-70.2 mm and it plays at 440-442 Hz depending on the positioning in the reed well. They never need to be soaked and are unaffected by any weather or humidity.
- It is advised that students should start with Medium-Soft or Medium strengths, advanced players may find any of the three strengths suitable for their embouchure.
- Their ease of playing is the reason these reeds are heard in some of the most prestigious orchestras and on stages and recording studios around the world.
- Materials
- Cane is a unique material—lightweight, yet very stiff along the grain. That combination is what makes it vibrate so well. Reproducing those properties in a synthetic material is not easy—but it is precisely what Légère has achieved.
- Légère reeds are made from a special formulation of polypropylene—a non-toxic, food-safe polymer also found in medical equipment, yogurt cups, and packaging. On its own, polypropylene is far too flexible for a reed. To address this, Légère strengthens the material through a process called orientation, which aligns the polymer fibers to dramatically increase stiffness. This process is key to the signature feel and response of a Légère reed.
- Because the material does not absorb moisture, Légère reeds do not require soaking, never warp, and are ready to play straight out of the case. They are durable, hygienic, and easy to clean with warm water and mild detergent. It’s cane—refined.
- Manufacturing
- Every Légère reed begins in the lab, not in a field. Advanced polymer science, precision engineering, and acoustic testing are used to replicate the warmth and response of natural cane—without the inconsistency.
- However, great sound is not created by science alone. It also requires the ear of a player, the instinct of a musician, and the touch of a craftsman. That is why Légère combines rigorous material research with real-world play testing, involving beginners, professionals, and everyone in between.
- From student reeds built for durability and ease of use to advanced cuts designed for tonal complexity and dynamic control, every Légère reed is purpose-built—by scientists, refined by artists, and trusted by players.
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