Rico Royal reeds in strength 2.5 combine the features of the established Rico cut with a more inviolable spine and a “French file,” permitting for more resonance and harmonics in the sound.
Rico Royal reeds have a more established French filed cut for increased response, in particular in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds.
From modest beginnings, Rico has grown to become a leader in single-reed manufacturing. Since the acquisition of Rico by D’Addario & Co., Rico has further given a healthy elasticity to it is position as the leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. At it is San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed exploration center, which employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to give rise to top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to gain all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world’s finest clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and a lot of more.
Royal Alto
Rico Royal reeds have a more conventional French filed cut for increased response, particularly in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs. French filed for flexibleness and fast response Available for clarinets and saxophones Works well for classical and jazz apps Premium cane for consistent response
At it is San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed exploration center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to manufacture top-quality reeds that include Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to gain all levels of musicians from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world’s finest clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and a heap of more. For more information, visit RicoReeds.com
Being an avid horse lover all my life, I ought to confess I had never even heard of an Alter-Real until my current research. And now I am intrigued.
The Alter-Real is almost affiliated to the better known Lusitano.
It is termed a baroque horse. Which is a loose term used to describe horses of medieval descent. The baroque is characterized by agile movements, powerful body, a muscular, arched neck, and distinctively a thick mane and tail; and known for their particular capacity in the haute ecole classical dressage.
The Alter-Real is in general with regards to 15 to 16 hands high with a smallish head which is either straight or somewhat convex. They are commonly brown or bay altho grey and chestnut is not unheard of. The shoulder must be strong, muscular and well sloped. The body is comparatively short with a deep chest and the hindquarters broad, powerful and well muscled. Though the legs are short with big, flat knees and strong hocks they are agile with a most extravagant knee action and reasonably short stride.
The Alter Real was founded in 1748 by the Royal House of Braganza (the dynasty that ruled Portugal at the time) in Villa do Portel. Several years into the breeding program the stud was moved to another Portuguese town Alto de Chao. This is how the breed received it’s name ‘Alter’ from the town and ‘Real’ which is Portuguese for Royal.
The initial breeding program started with Andalusian mares imported from Jerez in Spain and the finest Arabian stallions.
Unfortunately, the stud was subject to assorted crises and for the duration of the years 1804-14 amid the Peninsular War most of the stock was stolen or destroyed by Napoleon’s army. What stock remained was then taken in 1834 when the King abdicated the throne.
The stock was then infused with Hanoverian, Norman and Arabian blood which resulted in a decline in the quality of the breed. By the late 1800′s the breed was in a bad way. The introduction of galore Azpata strain of Andalusian blood was the turning point in the breed’s decline and a little stud started. In 1932 this stud was taken over by the Portuguese Ministry, which have since undertaken much culling and refining using the finest stallions.
Today the breed is continuing to increase in numbers and altho there are not a lot of them the future of the breed appears secure.
Happy Horsing
Jo Thompson
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7 of 7 humans found the following review helpful.
 Great reeds with a caveat
By Fortuna1
I love Rico Royals for the quality of sound and playability.
you always take a prospect buying a box rather of picking them out on an individual basis at a store. Some are miscut and require a great deal of work.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
 Great reeds, quick service.
By Rebecca Schwartz
Bought these for my son who wanted to try a thicker reed. He loves them!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Much better
By Todd Janese Jr.
My 10 year old son plays the sax and I no not one thing with regards to them. This is his primary year and the music store stared him with #2.5′s and did not tell us or suggest to us to modify his reed often. But I did numerous reading and found that you must alter them many times and that they don’t cost much at all so it is cheap enuff to do so. And I red that a #2 reed is better for a beginner. The lower the number, the easier, the higher the number, the more modern you ought to be and the higher numbers sound better, but are harder to play.
My son does like the #2 reeds better than #2.5’5 and in his opinion and mine, he sounds much better and in return has more selfconfidence in himself now and is encouraging much fast. So in my opinion there are cheap enuff to change to a new reed regularly and the lower the number the requiring little effort for the beginner!! My son gives them to thumbs up. I will buy the 10 pack for now on being that if they are a better price per reed. I purchased the 3 pack to make sure he did like them and that they helped him improve, they did!
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