Author: sfalexi
Date: 2017-03-17 07:27
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Also, just because I'm here, has anyone used either a Vandoren Klassik or a Silverstein Works ligature? I've been using a Rovner Light (the dark makes my clarinet quite fuzzy) and got to try a Klassik at a convention a couple years ago. I did like it, but that was also playing for about five minutes. I'll try to give you MY thoughts without starting a "best ligature" war....
Ligatures make a difference, yes. But the amount of difference they make, in my opinion, are all very small and very personal. I've tried the ligatures you've mentioned, and all have worked for me.
What I WILL say, and I believe strongly in this, is to carry two ligatures at all times. One metal (think "non-flexible" ligature) and one string or leather (think "flexible" ligature). I use the metal ligature when I feel a reed doesn't respond quickly and I think a metal ligature gives me better articulation and response. If a reed response quickly and is on the verge of feeling too light, or I feel like I need more control over the quick response, I use a flexible ligature which I feel takes some of the harshness out of a light reed and dampens the "reedy" sound.
And on a second note, I DO also try to make sure my ligatures have the capacity to stay on when I twist the mouthpiece. So I personally would not use a string ligature since it's too easy for the reed to slip side to side. I would, however, use a rovner.
Just my thoughts. Best of luck on the ligature search, but don't fret over finding the "perfect" one. In my eyes, I have to look far and wide to find a ligature that DOESN'T work. I just have slight preferences for MINE (and honesly, I chose mine for ease and convenience of putting on - they are both one screw, and easy to crank down and line up properly).
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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