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Re: ligaturessss

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2019-07-16 04:27

The best thing to do IMO is have a great reed and test several. I feel the mouthpiece vibrates and a ligature can dull the vibrations and brighten the sound and it you use thick teeth pads this also effects the sound. Also articulation of course.

I actually find the lightest weight possible is best for me so I tend to gut out ligatures and for many years I've played on a $5 ligature. I cut out a rubber glove glove 4 little tiny pieces and put them at the corner where the reed sits. Similar to the rail design of a Bonade, but just on the corners of the ligature.

So look for a ligature that feels really great and doesn't choke off the reed or darkens off the sound or weigh a lot. You want that crisp sound and ease to articulate freely. Not every ligature is for everyone. Try several.

Ligatures cost between a few dollars up to $1000. Has a diamond in it. What gives with the diamond? So silly. Maybe if you have gold keys and drive a 1 million dollar Ferrari sure why not! Buy 20.

Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces

Yamaha Artist 2015

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