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 Re: Ligatures affect tone--demonstration
Author: seabreeze 
Date:   2014-10-20 17:49

Would the tests be more "scientific" if the results were graphed on an oscilloscope or the tester were blindfolded? Music performance is more of an art than a science.

I do agree with Mr. Pay that precisely because ligatures sound different it makes sense to choose them according to the tonal shades demanded in a certain musical environment for given musical selections. For instance, the best ligature for an orchestral performance of Capriccio Espagnol (where the cadenza starts on the edge of a cymbal crash) is probably not the best for an intimate performance of the Brahms Trio where blending and matching phrases with the cello is a primary concern. Or as he says, what works best for Nielsen (and the snare drum) does not work best for Schubert.

What I cannot accept is the notion that the best metal and fabric ligatures do not offer any variations in the tonal palate and might therefore just as well be replaced by a Velcro strip, a rubber band or a mannikin's thumb.



Post Edited (2014-10-20 17:51)
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