Klarinet Archive - Posting 000305.txt from 1994/11

From: Matthew Snyder <hsnyder@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Difference between "brilliant" and "bright"?
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 1994 20:41:31 -0500

> I was looking at various ligatures in a catalog (weiner) and the BG
> ligature has three different types. The first one is the "Standard" that
> claims to be free blowing and dark. The second is the "Revelation" which
> gives easy staccato and has a bright sound. The last one is named the
> "Tradition +" which is also the most expensive one and comes in either
> Nickel or Silver and claims to be free blowing and has a brilliant
> sound. Can some explain to me what the term "brilliant" means?

I can put in a good word for the revelation ligature. It provides the
best reed-mouthpiece seal I have ever seen. Whether it provides a
a "darker" or "brighter" sound, I can't guess, but I know I have never
felt more secure or comfortable than when using it. (I think quality of
sound has much more to do with you than with your equipment.) Make sure
when you order that you specify "revelation." As much as I like that BG,
the other two kinds I found quite terrible.

Matt Snyder
hsnyder@-----.edu