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Author: rfoot
Date: 2009-11-29 15:56
I'm thinking of upgrading my ligature over the next few months and would appreciate your advice. I'm currently using a BG Standard ligature, but with my DipLCM exam coming up at some point next year, I'm thinking of upgrading to a more advanced BG. I'm in Lower 6th, and will be applying to Music Colleges next year, and so would like to have a good ligature which would be of a good enough standard to last me through that period of time
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Author: xpedx7342
Date: 2009-11-29 15:58
May I suggest the Vandoren Optimum or a shoestring?
Also, if possible I STRONGLY suggest a woodstone.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-11-29 16:10
The best ligature for you is the one that feels and sounds the best for you not someone else. I prefer the Rovners but that doesn't mean any of his models will be the one for you. If there's a music store or mail order place in the UK like there are in the USA that stocks many different ones I'd suggest you try as many models and styles as you can get your hands on, or get over your reed. That's the only way you will know what's best for you instead of me, or anyone else that makes a suggestion. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: William
Date: 2009-11-29 18:18
As a local symphonic clarinetist always says--to anyone listening, lol--"Rely more on practice than on equipement". And for ligatures, at least, I agree. Almost any ligature will do as long as you learn to play your particular mouthpiece/reed/clarinet set up--afterall, they simply hold the reed in place and you do the rest. John Bruce-Yeh, of our "continental" Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recommends "any metal ligature". I, of considerable lesser status a clarinetist, like the Vandoran Optimum lig with the parallel rail insert--but that is the lig most everyone in my area uses. My collegue in my symphony orchestra uses a Charles Bay and some others that I know still like the old Harrison ligs, which are fashioned after the letter "H" (his design secrete). But what is constant among all is they are all made of metal which gets back to what Bruce told me years ago. Nevertheless, most of your playing success will be a result of what you learn through practice and not "purchase". Good luck with your college auditions.
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Author: stevensfo
Date: 2009-11-29 20:29
--"but with my DipLCM exam coming up at some point next year, I'm thinking of upgrading to a more advanced BG. I'm in Lower 6th, and will be applying to Music Colleges next year, " --
Hi,
You may want to check out the ABRSM website forum:
http://www.abrsm.org/forum/
Esp. Students, Teachers, Woodwind sections.
A bit closer to home. ;-)
Steve
PS Personally I feel that at this stage, the ligature should be the least of your worries.
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Author: Clarimeister
Date: 2009-11-30 04:51
Another vote for the Vandoren Optimum. Fantastic ligature, and for solo work you can use the Vandoren Leather Lig, it kind of darkens the tone a little bit so it's not so shrill during solo work, but for ensemble work, the metal optimum is the best IMO. However, I agree with everyone above, choose one that you like and feel is the best for you.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-11-30 13:18
A ligature can make a difference in your tone but it will bea very little difference compared to the mouthpiece and reed. The major difference between them is in their response and feel to the player. They won't make you a better player and no one else may even notice the difference but you might and if you feel better with one over another you may actually articulate or feel better, therefore play better. As I said above, try several because it doesn't make a bit of difference what someone else likes. ESP
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