Author: seabreeze
Date: 2016-08-31 23:55
I agree that in general ligatures do not make anyone squeak. But if a particular player reports that they are squeaking on one ligature but not on others, that perception needs to be honored rather than quickly shot down. Yes, the real cause of the squeak may lie otherwise, in reed, lay, mouthpiece, embouchure, or clarinet maladjustment or bad finger action. But as the old saying goes, "life is short, art is long," and auditions, like time, wait for no man or woman. It may turn out that for some unknown reason, the player really does squeak more on his tonally favorite ligature. So the quick, unscientific, shallow, but pragmatic response would be to use one of the ligatures that "is not associated" with squeaking for the fast-approaching audition and then ponder the deeper issue of what really is wrong.
Likely the Silverstein will finally be exonerated of any charges of contributing to squeaking and go on to assume its place as the ligature of choice. But if that cannot quickly happen, then just play on another ligature. There are only so many things that you can worry about between now and the audition. If it feels better to slap another ligature on, then do it, even it is just temporary talismatic magic.
Of course, if the squeaks persist, then you will have to look elsewhere sooner.
Post Edited (2016-09-01 01:12)
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