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megs_905
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I agree with the ones above my message. I use 2 1/2 and they work awesomely. I love using those ones. #4 ones are tough to play
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krosskuntryrunne
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yes that is true the lower the number the softer
i like 4 cause they make my low tones sound very nice
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Chirping_Glory
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I play Michel Laurie 3 1/2, but I hear they're like... pseudo-3 1/2's. I gotta get some new reeds...
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alxx
(60 points)
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Rico's are supposed to be softer than the other brands especially vandoren
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jvanullen
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The lower the number, the softer the reed, and generally speaking, the weaker the tone. Brands also make a difference. Rico's tend to run soft for there number (This include's Mitchell Lurie's as they are made by Rico, but maybe tend to run a tad harder.) Vandoren Traditional's tend to be the standard in measuring. I personally use a Vandoren 4, which on a Rico would be about the equivilant of a Rico 5. It all depends on the player though. My teacher plays on Vandoren 3's and has a similar tone to me. It all depends on preference.
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smellofgrass
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| Rico's are supposed to be softer than the other brands especially vandoren |
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It's crazy. I have to get something like a 4.5 or a 5 if I have to get Mitchell Lurie reeds, but use a 3.5 in another Rico line. 
I agree with jvanullen, it all depends on the person what strength to use. I've found it even varies with the weather! To answer your question, 1 is usually the softest, and 5 is usually the hardest.
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MusicalPanda
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I use 2s on my clarinet and 2 1/2 on my bass clarinet.
My band teacher told me reeds went up to 5?
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