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Ligatures and facing length

Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2017-04-26 23:39

Of late I have looking at where the reed is secured by the ligature. My ligature is about 36mm from the tip of the reed. The facing length is approximately 17mm. That distance of 19mm is interesting. It could well be that this extra distance gives the reed more room to flap and gives a depth to the tone. For me I see the negative side to this distance. The reed doesn't lie flat against the mouthpiece and it requires biting to allow the reed to vibrate well. This might even be the majority of reeds. What do you think?

Freelance woodwind performer

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2017-04-26 23:39