Klarinet Archive - Posting 000307.txt from 2005/01

From: Tony Pay <tony.p@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Ligatures--Important?
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:47:19 -0500

On 19 Jan, Jane Hur <janemail100@-----.com> wrote:

> Hi- I'm a high school clarinetist; currently, I'm playing on a Buffet R13
> but am still using the ligature that came with my student horn. I've been
> thinking of upgrading ligatures before all-state auditions this year, but
> I'm not willing to shell out $50-100 for something that makes only a minor
> difference in my playing. Does anyone know whether ligatures make a huge
> difference in sound, and if so, which types are best? Thanks!

Keep the ligature that you have, whatever it is.

Then choose reeds that go best with it.

It is true that, because different ligatures alter the sound of whatever reed
you have, it may be that you can use a different ligature to enhance the
quality of a particular reed. So it can be advantageous to own a variety of
ligatures.

But all the rest is just bullshit.

Take it from me.

Tony
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