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Author: RogerWM
Date: 2002-07-09 19:24
Has anyone tried the "Shoestring" ligature as described in David Pino's book "The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing"?
He is a very strong advocate of it, but I'd like to get some more feedback.
According to Pino, it offers significant advantages, even over a material ligature, in its even distribution of pressure.
Thanks,
Roger WM
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-07-09 20:01
This has been discussed quite often on this bulletin board.
A quick search on "shoestring ligature" (no quotes) brought up close to 50 matches - Lots of info to read.
Many have written of their experiences and have even referenced links to pictures of how to wind it...GBK
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Author: susannah
Date: 2002-07-09 23:42
well, you don't lose anything by trying it yourself.
You will be the best judge of whether it works for you, and at worst you end up with another pair of shoelaces
I tried it, and liked it, but don't use the 'shoelace' ligature..I might be really stupid, but i felt a bit embarrased, and the one I have works fine + no funny questions.
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Author: David L Morris
Date: 2002-07-10 01:45
hi rodger
I used one for about 6 months had white one for rehersal and a black one for concerts. The shoestring works really well till you have to make a fast read change or change mouthpieces. As for any differance in tone i couldn't tell any. if you are that interested give it a try.
Dave
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Author: t
Date: 2002-07-10 13:41
go to www.sterkel.org, follow the clarinet links, then
the ligature links
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-07-10 14:03
Akin to the string ligature is the use of two rubber "O" rings which I tried recently. They work perfectly well but still are not quite as convenient as a one screw Rovner...but you don't need a special lig cap.
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Author: Katfish
Date: 2002-07-10 14:46
With practice the ligature can be tied in under 20 seconds. You can make a quick instrument change if you mouthpiece is well greased. One of the main reasons people who have tried it don't use it is that it makes you appear to be somewhat of an excentric.(IMHO)
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Author: Mike_M
Date: 2002-07-10 15:25
I tried the shoestring ligature for about a week. I couldn’t tell any improvement over my Rovner MkIII. It’s not nearly as convenient either, so I switched back.
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Author: Birch
Date: 2002-07-10 20:54
I picked up a narrow (about 1/8 inch) leather shoelace while I was in Italy about two years ago. I have since found the exact same material for sale in Whitehorse, Yukon (Canada), which is a small town with very limited selection in such things.
After using it a few times, the leather became shaped to the curvature of my mouthpiece, and it even holds its coils in order when its not on the mouthpiece. I have been using it for about two years. At first, I tried to go back to my Rovner ligature because it seemed easier to use, but it was so much more uncomfortable to play that I couldn't do it. Now, though, that I've got used to it, I can use my string ligature much more easily and rapidly than any other ligature I've ever used, plus it is infinitely more adjustable than a non-string ligature. It's all a matter of trying different materials and playing around with it.
--Birch
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Author: Marge
Date: 2002-07-11 04:27
I'm a Velcro convert (following some postings a few months ago). Try it, you might like it, and it's certainly easy (and cheap). Tone and response are better than with Rovner dark (backwards or normal way) and standard-type metal ligature.
What I got (for a tiny price) was a package of 6 straps (with hooks on one side, loops on the other) at a local hardware store ("Get-A-Grip"). They're mainly billed for "cord control on tools, household appliances, etc." I'd say my package is a lifetime supply. The straps are 1/2" wide and 11" long (the medium length was all that was available). Obviously, cut to appropriate lengths. I use two at a time and cut off the ends with the "buckle" feature.
I might not use Velcro if I had to make quick mouthpiece changes, but I don't.
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Author: David Pegel
Date: 2002-07-11 17:29
I "experimented" and settled with two thick elastic hair ties I stole from my sister. (Black to match the clarinet.) They're phenomenal.
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Author: Terry Stibal
Date: 2002-07-12 22:01
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