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Re: Choosing Synthetic Reeds (Legree)

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2015-05-15 18:08

Here is an interesting observation. With the Legere' reeds on my Bb Soprano and bass clarinet, there seems to be little if any change in the sound, responsiveness, or intonation with different ligatures.

In fact, I've gone back to standard inverted Bonades and been very happy. These ligatures hold the reed securely and are easy to get on and off the mouthpiece. I do have VD MOs and Harrisons for both instruments but the Bonade seems to be the right combo.

I wonder is this is about the "contribution" of the non-tip area of a cane reed and how the ligature influences that "vibration." It is difficult to express exactly what I have experienced here; however, something is going on with the vibrational end of the Legere' that is different from that of a cane reed and perhaps nothing vibrationally at the butt end.

While it might be interesting to see an analysis of different vibrational nodes (if there is such a thing) at various places on Legere' and cane reeds, I don't believe that this type research would yield any worthwhile empirical information.

BTW, the sound of the Legere' with the Bonade ligatures is really amazing.

Post Edited (2015-05-16 06:16)

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