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Ligature best for Normandy plateau key clarinet

Author: Jerry
Date: 2015-11-27 22:52

I've been using a Rovner "Dark" ligature on my R-13 for the past 12 years.

I recently purchased a Normandy plateau key clarinet to use while the use of my hand is an issue. The Normandy is a plastic instrument, has a decent tone with my existing Rovner ligature, but, of course, the Normandy is a bit brighter and a bit less dynamic than the R-13 - to be expected.

Will there be any noticable improvement in the character of the sound on the Normandy by using a different ligature, either in the Rovner line or something else? The mouthpiece I am using is a Vandoren 5RV Lyre which I also used on my Buffet.

Thanks.

Jerry
The Villages, FL

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Re: Ligature best for Normandy plateau key clarinet

Author: Tony F
Date: 2015-11-28 01:17

Hi Jerry,
Glad to see you finally found a suitable plateau clarinet. I think the Normandy shares the same keywork as my Vito plateau, which is quite rugged. Ligatures seem to be a personal thing. Some people, myself included, think that the ligature doesn't contribute a great deal to the sound as long as it holds the reed while others say that it makes a difference. Ligatures are cheap enough, experiment for what works for you.

Tony F.

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Re: Ligature best for Normandy plateau key clarinet

Author: Jerry
Date: 2015-11-28 01:40

Thanks, Tony.

I'm asking because it's been 12 years since I've been "ligature shopping." Just want to make sure I'm not missing something that makes a difference in a good way. And I know these plateau key instruments are quite unique and might benefit by something that I'm not yet aware of.

Jerry
The Villages, FL

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Re: Ligature best for Normandy plateau key clarinet

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2015-11-28 03:15

A gold plated ligature would probably be an ideal match for a plateau instrument. The few microns of gold plate really interact with the underside of the plateau keywork in a positive way - but you have to play facing north by north-east.

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Re: Ligature best for Normandy plateau key clarinet

Author: Jerry
Date: 2015-11-28 07:36

Interesting concept. Sounds like you believe the ligature has about the same - or less - value than $100 speaker cable.

Jerry
The Villages, FL

Post Edited (2015-11-28 07:39)

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