Klarinet Archive - Posting 001300.txt from 1998/01

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Rovner Eddie Daniels II playing test
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 14:27:40 -0500

On Sat, 31 Jan 1998, James Fay wrote:
> I think most advanced and professional players have needed greater
> projection and ring than afforded by the other Rovners, probably because
> of the insensitivity of orchestral conductors in correctly balancing
> instrumental choirs (hey guys, I'm a conductor, too!).

Jim's observation above is quite correct. But, let's also keep in mind
that projection is not the only issue......I play on a Bay ligature -
primarily because it responds correctly....that is, I don't feel it
dampens a reed too much. Projection is the natural, but not only
result......I can play dark or bright....not just dark.

> This new model, in my view gives us the best of both worlds, and a
> little flexibility to boot.
> I don't know Mr. Rovner, and never met him, and I payed $59 for this
> puppy, but I think he is definitely on the right track.

I don't know about anyone else, but I am definitely glad to have this
information......I have not recommended Rovner ligatures in a long time (I
have one of the first ones released).....and now I may check it out again
as a solution to the other ligatures. Afterall, most of my students drop
them at least twice a day.....and with a Bay, that spells disastour!

Thanks for the testing and recommendation - I'm glad to know that the
ligature is improving!

Roger Garrett
IWU