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Re: The AK clarinet ligature

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-12-17 05:55

2) Is an interesting question. The problem with the saw example is that the saw is meant to operate mechanically with the least amount of unwanted jitter.

Even though the reed/mouthpiece system is really only what starts the main vibrating event of the clarinet (the air column within the instrument) it seems that the better the reed/mouthpiece system vibrates, the better the air column vibrates (maybe resonance is a better word).

You can just about take any standard ligature out of the equation (using a CANE reed that is) by NOT clamping down, but rather allowing the ligature to be as loosely secured as possible (literally to the point where the reed can spin off axis with a slight errant bump of the tongue or lips (easy experiment to try and I suggest trying it!).

Then there are plastic reeds. There are many problems associated with them being slippery. Clamping the ligature down is almost a requirement with plastic reeds. For Legere European Signature reeds I have found that plastic ligatures (the old Gigliotti, Luyben or even Robert Vinson) allow for a much greater resonance of the reed/mouthpiece system even clamped down quite firmly. I highly recommend plastic reed users try this out since plastic ligatures are quite the bargain in terms of price and the results are well worth any effort trying this out.

.............Paul Aviles

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