Klarinet Archive - Posting 001138.txt from 1997/08

From: elspeth4@-----.com
Subj: Re: velcro ligature
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:39:12 -0400

Douglas,

I've been contemplating trying a setup like this but would like to find
out more before I do. How long is the elastic you use? Is there anything
else special about it?

Alexis

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and come out completely dry. Most people do."
--The Phantom Tollbooth

On Tue, 26 Aug 1997 12:03:18 -0700 (PDT) Douglas Sears <dsears@-----.org>
writes:
>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.

   
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