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Re: Eb Clarinet Ligatures...

Author: Nessie1
Date: 2009-12-03 16:38

I'm not sure whether blind testing is really feasible - as others have stated, being blindfolded would affect other aspects of one's experience and, if one is not going to be blindfolded there are so many variations in ligatures in terms of shape, design, material etc that a player with a basic knowledge of the range would be able to tell quite a few of them apart at sight and, therefore, possibly be influenced by his or her preconceptions.

On the other hand (forgive me if I've mentioned this on the board before) I do remember a short-lived clarinet magazine in the UK doing a blind test on reeds - several experienced/well known clarinettists were sent a selection of reeds from which identifying marks had been removed. Interestingly, one or two of the testers did correctly identify their usual brand and strength! Some were also surprised at what they liked and didn't.

Vanessa.

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