Klarinet Archive - Posting 000818.txt from 1997/05

From: Jrykorten@-----.com
Subj: RE: Ligatures - OK Please explain
Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 09:24:05 -0400

In fact my scientific backgound has not prepared me for this one (no
surprise). Can somebody explain how, considering the pressures involved,
different metals can sound different when used as a ligature? This certainly
smacks of marketing hypnotization to these jaded ears!

Willing to learn.

Jerry Korten
NYC

In a message dated 97-05-29 09:11:36 EDT, you write:

<<
>I have both a gold plated and silver plated Harrison. To me the silver
ligature
seems darker or less brilliant. There is no difference in intonation.

Marty Marks
>>