Royal by D’Addario Alto Sax Reeds – Strength 3 – 3-pack

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Description

Royal by D’Addario Alto Sax Reeds in strength 3 deliver a reliable, musical response for developing and advancing players. This three pack is ideal for students stepping up from their first reeds, adult learners returning to the instrument, and ensemble players who need a consistent sound from rehearsal to performance. The medium strength balances ease of response with the stability needed for centred intonation, making articulation clean and dynamic control straightforward. Whether you are shaping classical phrases, blending in concert band, or exploring jazz lines, these reeds provide a clear, warm tone with enough projection to carry without harshness or unwanted edge.

Made from carefully selected natural cane and finished with a filed cut, Royal reeds speak easily at low volumes and deliver quick response across the full range. D’Addario’s precise machining and strength sorting help ensure dependable reed to reed consistency, so you spend less time adjusting and more time playing. Compared with our Student 1 options, the Royal profile offers a more refined attack, smoother legato and better projection, supporting embouchure development as you tackle wider dynamics and longer practice sessions. Strength 3 pairs well with many popular mouthpieces, offering secure tuning while remaining flexible enough to shape tone and vibrato.

For UK lessons, school ensembles and regular home practice, this three pack provides smart value and practical convenience. Keep one reed in use, one breaking in and one spare in your case, reducing last minute issues before concerts or assessments. The consistent response helps meet teacher expectations on tone, timing and tuning, and supports steady progress through graded material without sudden changes in feel between reeds. Durable yet responsive, Royal reeds reward good care and rotation, maintaining their playing qualities over multiple sessions. They are an easy recommendation for students and community players seeking dependable tone and everyday reliability.

Features

Filed cut for quick, easy response

The Royal filed cut encourages fast vibration at low air pressure, helping notes speak cleanly from the first breath. This promotes confident articulation, clear attacks and a centred sound across the full range of the alto saxophone.

Balanced strength 3 for stability and control

Strength 3 offers a practical balance of resistance and flexibility, giving secure intonation and dynamic headroom while remaining comfortable for developing embouchures. It suits a wide range of popular alto sax mouthpieces used in schools and ensembles.

Consistent quality from precise machining

D’Addario’s modern manufacturing and strength sorting deliver reliable reed to reed uniformity. Players can switch reeds within the pack with confidence, spending less time adjusting and more time making music.

Versatile tone for classical and jazz

Royal reeds provide a clear, warm core with enough brilliance to project, making them at home in concert band, sax choir and jazz settings. They allow expressive phrasing without harshness, supporting both lyrical lines and rhythmic articulation.

Convenient three pack for students

The handy three pack makes it simple to rotate reeds and keep a spare ready for lessons, rehearsals and performances. It is a cost effective choice for busy school terms and regular practice schedules.

Specifications

Instrument Alto Saxophone
Strength 3
Cut Filed (French file)
Material Natural cane
Pack size 3 reeds
Model code RJB0330
Suitable for Student to intermediate players
Tonal character Clear, warm, projecting
Supplier D’Addario Woodwinds
Finish Natural
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