Author: sfalexi
Date: 2016-08-24 21:27
clarinetguy wrote:
> I prefer softer reeds in the 2.5 to 3.0 range. It's possible
> that harder reeds on some mouthpieces might respond better with
> a different ligature.
>
I've for a long time believed (and still do) that it's a good idea to carry two very different ligatures in order to match them to reeds. I always carry what I like to consider a "freeblowing" ligature (any ligature where the material would dampen vibrations, so a vandoren optimum, silverstein, bg with metal rails, Bonade, FL ultimate, Peter spriggs, etc) for a reed that the articulation feels "thick". Typically, a reed that feels slightly harder than ideal due to weather, or just not enough adjustment.
I also carry a ligature with material and design that I think would dampen vibrations (rovner mkIII or Dark, vandoren string, Velcro, rubber o-rings or a large rubber wedding ring, etc) for when a reed feels light.
The brands and models in my case change periodically, but I always carry a dampening ligature, and a freeblowing ligature (my descriptions, not theirs) at all times to match to reeds.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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