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Author: Marge
Date: 2002-02-17 02:18
Though this may sound silly, the thought has come to mind (after all the talk now and previously) that Velcro (several rings-worth around the mpc and reed) might serve as a ligature. Velcro could be adjusted for tightness. A section with the loops would have to be stitched to a section with the hooks, since one pulled-apart strip will not mate with itself, but that's not hard. Has anybody ever tried it? If so, what was the result? Problems?
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-02-17 02:42
Marge...Never used it personally, but if you do a search on this board under "velcro" (no quotes), you will find many who have, with mixed results...GBK
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2002-02-17 04:29
I use it for soprano clarinets. I use 3/4 inch black velcro, the type that doesn't have glue backing. As you suggest, I overlap about 3/4" with loops facing hooks, and machine stitch. Then wrap it around the mouthpiece (without reed) and trim so that the inside is one circumference of the mouthpiece about where you normally keep a ligature. Then wrap the top layer back around the other direction and trim (it will be slightly longer than the other side.)
Generally, I do not unstick the valcro and instead just slide if off the reed. By having it snug without a reed, it is tight when you slip it over a reed. I find that it is easy to get the reed just where I want it and I have not had trouble with the reed slipping. By the way, this is not a new idea. I read a book on playing the clarinet written in the early 70s that recommended shoelaces or cord, but noted that students had better success with velcro. I have used both setups and don't see any difference in playing, but shoelaces always seem to get lost or tangled with something.
I use a rovner with my contra alto.
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Author: beejay
Date: 2002-02-17 08:52
I tried it by stitching Velcro back to back. It worked but not as well as a conventional ligature, in my opinion.
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Author: t
Date: 2002-02-17 18:02
go to a hardware store and get a doublesided
velcro used in gardening. less bulky, colorful,
and NO stitching.
In terms of sound, it is more open than metal
and rubberized fabric, e.g. Rovner. About equivalent
to the classical string ligature.
In terms of security, it is about as secure as
a PROPERLY tightened commercial ligature.
Bottom line, it is dirt cheap, just go to a
full service garden or hardware store, pick
your favorite color, and experiment a little.
cheers!
terry
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Author: Sandra F. H.
Date: 2002-02-19 13:34
Novel idea, however, how well can you adjust a reed, noiselessly, in a quiet orchestral passage?
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