Vandoren TRADITIONAL 4 - CR144

The Vandoren tradition: a lasting standard among professionals

The Vandoren Traditional reeds have established themselves over the years as a classic, thanks to expertly controlled manufacturing from start to finish. Handcrafted in the south of France from carefully selected cane, they aim for consistent playability and stability appreciated both in rehearsal and on stage.

For which clarinetist and styles?

With a strength 4, this model is primarily intended for intermediate to advanced musicians seeking more support, precision, and control. Versatile, these reeds are suitable for both classical repertoire and contexts such as orchestra, ensemble, marching band, and contemporary music.

Response, register balance, and playing feel

Thanks to a traditional cut, the reed vibrates evenly across the entire range, with a clean attack and good stability in challenging passages. The thickness of the tip and heel contributes to stability, resistance to air pressure, and clarity of articulation, allowing precise playing in both legato and staccato.

Technical specifications

Category	alto clarinet	Heel thickness	2.8 mm
Force	4	Color	Blue
Material	reed	Quantity	10
Toe thickness	0.09 mm

Reed type	single	Box of	10 reeds
Model	Vandoren Traditionnelle	Tip thickness	0.09 mm
Strength	4	Hygiene / right of withdrawal	product subject to a specific right of withdrawal; if the packaging has been opened, it cannot be returned, refunded or exchanged.