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Author: fdeslandes
Date: 2012-11-03 16:09
Hi,
I recently switched to legere signature reeds (previously V12 strength 3, now legere signature strength 3) . I am overall really satisfied with the legere except for 2 things :
- Response in altissimo seems a bit delayed compared to V12.
- I cannot reliably play the Rhapsody in Blues glissando with it (I play it reliably and effortlessly on V12 reeds with the same mp/lig setup).
While I'm adapting to the altissimo issue, which seems less and less of an issue with time, I can't figure out how to get the glissando out.
I can get out the higher notes of the glissando quite easily if I start from G, but I can't start from D without squeaking (my legere reed seem to be a lot more resistant than equivalent V12 in lower clarion, which is not a usually a big problem for me, except for the glissando).
Did any of you playing legere have had the same problem ? If so, do you have any hints what I should do differently to manage the glissando ?
My setup is Buffet E11 with Vandoren B45 lyre mp and Vandoren optimum lig used with the "4 dots" plate and legere signature 3.
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2012-11-03 23:02
Legere reeds are very particular about placement on the m/p. A little off to one side or the slightest bit of skew and they will squeak. With a V-D B45 and a Legere Signature 2.75 I can play the glissando OK. If your Legere reed is more resistant than your V-D V12, perhaps it's a bit too hard. a 2.75 might work better. Perhaps.
Try a different ligature, I've found that the choice of ligature seems to be more of an issue with Legeres than with cane.
Tony F.
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