Klarinet Archive - Posting 000829.txt from 2002/10

From: CBA <clarinet10001@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Vandoren Mouthpieces (ligatures)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:49:31 -0500

Denise,

I turn the screw one time extra to make it tight. I don't do
anything else special to keep the ligature on when switching. It
probably helps that I am using a Vandoren mouthpiece, which
probably is the outer dimensions of a mouthpiece the ligature
was designed for. If you have a smaller mouthpiece (on the
outside) you could probably put *double sided* tape (sticky on
both sides) on the top of the mouthpiece where the body of the
ligature touches the mouthpiece to give a little more grab.

I also make sure that the cork of the mouthpiece is well greased
with cork grease, and both barrels are greased well also. This
prevents a grab in the wrong direction from the barrel while
switching mouthpieces.

I know that my old Morgan mouthpiece was a good deal smaller
than other mouthpieces on the outside, and I had problems with
ALL ligatures on that mouthpiece.

You may have to find other ways to build up the mouthpiece from
the outside (multiple pieces of tape, hot glue, contact paper)
if the double sided tape doesn't work. I would say the most
important thing, though, is keeping the mouthpiece cork and the
inside of the barrel sockets well greased, and this will help a
great deal.

Kelly Abraham
Woodwinds - New York City
--- Denise Wilson <dew@-----.com> wrote:
> Kelly Abraham wrote:
>
> > I use a Vandoren Optimum ligature on my Bb/A setup and my Eb
> > setup when I finally got tired of the BG and Rovner
> ligatures
> > popping off when switching from Bb to A and vice versa.
>
> How do you keep your Optimum ligature from slipping off when
> you switch Bb
> to A (and vice versa)?? I have been using this ligature and
> really like it,
> but cannot figure out a way to keep it from slipping when
> switching
> clarinets!
>
> I have a thin piece of clear tape that adds friction on the
> back of the
> mouthpiece, which helps with other ligatures, but doesn't seem
> to help with
> the Optimum. I have tried modifying my grip every way I can
> manage, but
> still it slips. I searched the list archives a couple of
> months ago and
> didn't find any helpful comments even though several people
> brought up this
> problem, so if you have any suggestions I would love to hear
> them. (Right
> now, I use a different ligature for orchestral playing and
> other times I
> have to switch but don't have time to reposition reed and
> ligature.)
>
> Thanks!!
> Denise Wilson
>
>
>
>
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