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Ligature: what a difference!

Author: timg
Date: 2007-09-06 00:46

I have just replaced my standard Buffet ligature with a Rovner MKIII, and Wow! what a difference it makes.

I'm only a beginner of 3 months, so I'm not talking about subtle changes in tone: the new ligature really makes the instrument easier to play. Notes are much more consistent and resonate more freely. It's easier to find the right air pressure, and crossing the break is less of an ordeal.

Please excuse my enthusiasm, I really wasn't expecting to find much difference at all. I only bought the new ligature because the old metal one was fiddly to adjust and sometimes allowed the reed to slip.

Now I'm wondering if another ligature would be even better! Of course equipment doesn't make up for skill: an experienced player will make a good sound with any old setup. But I'm curious to know what other people have found.

Tim

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