Klarinet Archive - Posting 001127.txt from 1997/08

From: "C Henderson" <chenderson@-----.au>
Subj: Chooks (was velcro ligature)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:39:01 -0400

Douglas Sears wrote:
> Also based on Pino's opinions on reed freedom, I use a piece of 1
> inch wide elastic with the ends sewed together to make a snug fit on
> the mouthpiece and reed. It's very fast to put a reed on, and easy
> to reposition the reed. I've never had any trouble with the reed
> slipping, but I don't move the mouthpiece from one clarinet to
> another in the middle of a piece, as many do. I can't really say
> I've noticed a difference in tone, with this or any other ligature.

> The cap fits pretty well.
>
> What's a chook?
>
I've been tempted to post this explanation before, but deterred by
the fact that it's not really clarinet-related, and I've had fun getting =

emails from people who want to know. Chook is the Aussie vernacular
for chicken - we have eight in a suburban backyard.
Now please folks - no postings telling me it's irrelevant :-)

Clare
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Clare Pascoe Henderson
variously clarinetist, writer/lecturer, herbalist
chook fanatic and menagerie manager
<chenderson@-----.au>
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