Rovner is great. The cheap nickel ligature that came with my instrument leaked air around the sides of the reed which made it really hard for me to lip lock the leaks. It made the instrument very difficult to play, which maybe helped me develop embouchure at first, but as soon as I put the Rovner on, I could suddenly PLAY effortlessly, letting me concentrate on my tone and finger exercises instead of fighting the reed.
I'm a beginner, and I was struggling with my embouchure, etc. Then I bought a Rovner, and my wife commented out of the blue how much better I sound. The model is Rovner STAR SERIES 1R. Only costs about $20. I love it.
I realize I'm six years too late, but I just started teaching myself clarinet in May, and I have been screwing down my stock ligature (with a Buffet Prodige) really tight! I loosened it up because of this video and it seems to help, especially in getting the upper register to speak more easily. Helps with crossing the break! (I also found a reed recently that helps---Légère European Signature)
When I first started playing clarinet, I was jealous of the people with inverted ligatures. I thought it looked so much cooler when it was on "backwards". I even tried turning mine around, but my teacher saw and made me fix it. I didn't understand why at the time. I thought I just wasn't cool enough yet :( Now I play with a nice "backwards" ligature, made of leather and a nice chrome peg.
Teacher I didn’t resist, I just buy an used Silverstein ligature in gold. I will receive it in the end of this month. Now I play with Patricola Virtuoso clarinet with BD5 mouthpiece, Optimum ligature and Steuer Exclusive reed number 3, I’m in love with my clarinet and the Silverstein will be my last test in this time. Thank you very much for your help. I’m so excited to test my ligature CRYO4 Silverstein...
I love my Rovner Dark ligature with my 5RV mouthpiece. I have been using the standard Vandoren reeds but watched your reeds video and will be trying the V12s. Thank you for such awesome helpful videos.
Like several people who have commented, I am a great fan of Rovner ligatures. I use them on my saxophones as well. When I bought my first professional mouthpiece for my clarinet, I bought a Rovner ligature. When you compare them to a standard 2 screw metal ligature, a significant improvement in tone can be detected.
+greg sco Thanks Greg. I have many students who like Rovners, and use them for all sizes of clarinets (and saxophones). I have one for my alto clarinet mouthpiece.
I am an amateur and switched to the Silverstein ligature four months ago. My previous one was the inverted Bonade which I played for decades. I have never enjoyed a ligature as much as the Silverstein. The rest of my setup is a Morgan mouthpiece and classic Legere reed.
Greetings from the UK. I'm new to the clarinet, being an old brass player (therefore probably a mortal enemy of most woodwind players...) - I'm coming at this as a curious hobbyist, to see if I have any woodwind ability. Very much enjoying my journey into the clarinet world and finding your videos most helpful, so thank you. Ligatures are one of the more frustrating aspects for me, as the slightest change can make all the difference in my novice hands, so this type of video is greatly appreciated.
I find the Rovner ligature is the best for me. They have several models and sizes, not just the dark and/or light. I use the Rovner platinum, the only metal ligature they make.
Wow, I just discovered your channel. I stopped playing 41 one years ago, but I just bought a clarinet ... Jeez am I rusted. I don't think I'll imporve that much in my fingers but I hope to improve in my mind, my heart, my soul and my brain. I'm happy that my bonade is ok ... I just kept my mouthpiece and this ligature from the army. but the lower screw is blunt, I tied it with sewing thread and squeeze the upper one. from what I hear, it would be better if it was the opposite so .... get a new one. I'm Gaetan from Quebec, and I almost cry listening to you for the first time.
The Vandoren Optimum works really well on my setup (a Yamaha 650 with a Vandoren B45 mouthpiece). I like that I can alter my sound with the different plates so that it fits the style of music I am playing and helps my pitch in various situations. Most of the people I know like leather ligatures, but I really prefer metal. I feel like the leather muffles my sound a bit.
for me, nothing beats my old vintage 1920's metal german silver Made In USA ligature with heart shaped flat thumb screws. This thing is perfect for jazz......
This is an excellent informative video. You give a lot of info that is left out on other videos that i've watched.. those details that reduce the struggle when you are just learning. Thank you so much
I tried my friend's Vandoren Optimum, I recommended it to her at first because I found it online a few months ago. I couldn't afford it. She could do she let me try it and I loved the intonation, response and the quick and smooth articulations. Clear response.
Hi Michelle as a 60 year old novice, found the video on ligatures very informative, I have been toying with the idea of a fabric ligature, to see how it compares with my standard metal, did not realise the inverted were available many thanks will be following your lessons Tudor
Harold Silver Hi Harold, I will say that all of the ones I recommend are very good, and with everyone they will respond differently. If 20 people all tested my top 5, we may find that the favourites would be evenly split. Having said that, MY favourite is the Silverstein gold ligature, which you can find at: www.silversteinworks.com/ligature/
Hi Michelli, thank you. So it will help me a lot in translation, despite the translations do not become perfect, but it will help me a lot to understand what you want to convey. If you put subtitles in the old videos, I can start to see their teaching desdes older classses until the latest ones.
Hi Michelle, I thank you for informing me about several ligatures. I use B&G leather ligature and I tightened it always very strong on my clarinet. After hearing you talking about strength of tightening I shal try to loosen my ligature on my clarinet and have more experience with the tone. It was again a learningfull video for me. I look forward to next videos. Warm musical greetings Herman
Herman Belgraver Hi Herman, it is worth experimenting with the tension. Usually leather doesn't restrict the reed as much as a metal one, but you may get more resonance with slightly less tension. I like the B&G ligatures.
I tried out several different ligatures for some time, some did not make much difference to my tone, one day looking in my clarinets bits drawer for something and came across the ligature I used for some time, just a traditional metal one, I always liked it, I gave it a go, this is about three years ago, it sounds great and it's the only one I use, I am a jazz musician so I get plenty of solos so I am exposed to the public, a few months ago another clarinet player turned up and we did a duet, as I was packing up a woman came to chat and said how come you have a much better tone than the other guy, strangely we were both playing Selmer Centretone clarinets but with different mouthpieces and reeds, I think the reason is I think about tone a lot, perhaps he does not bother.
Hi...maybe you can answer my question to Michelle regarding Rovner ligatures. I see that there are different kinds...would you recommend one above the other ( Mark III, or Dark, or Light)? Thanks!!
Thank you for this Amazing information-dense video :) I use a Rovner Versa ligature, which is very similar to the Vandoren optimum which I use at times. I wish to use a genuine Harrison ligature, but those are hard to get....
Hi, Michelle! !I watched you today during the wonderful Clarinet Connections webcast which you are coordinating. Thanks so much! I note that today you described your setup as including a B&G ligature, not a Silverstein. Any comment?
I played on a Vandoren Optimum for a few years and I recently tried and purchased a Silverstein and wow what an improvement. For those with a higher price range, the Silverstein is the cream of the crop. I'd recommend shelling out just a little more for it instead of settling for an Optimum. You'll be better off in the long run. Of course, I would recommend finding a store which will let you try out ligatures/mouthpieces to find the perfect setup for you. In my opinion, and the opinion of the specialists over at my local music store, the Optimum is pretty gimmicky and isn't what it's all cracked up to be. Nonetheless, I know people who have great experiences with them so it's all about what fits your needs.
Thanks for those comments. I agree that it is ideal to test them out first. I love the Silverstein on my setup, but I have colleagues who use and love the Optimum.
Interesting. One of the ligatures you were demonstrating appeared to be a Kaspar ligature. I have seen some of those inverted ligatures with the screws on the left- i.e. Check out Mark Nuccio's videos on UA-cam. I was not aware Kaspar made ligatures with the screws on the reed.
From the perspective of someone new to the clarinet: the side you are referring to as “the back” is what most people would think of as “the front”, i.e. the side of the instrument facing the audience. This is confusing, I had to skip back and watch it again to make sure which side you were talking about. Worth clarifying in future.
I have a rovner that I've been using for 8 years now and never felt the need to try something new. It's pretty worn out and the screw doesn't work properly so I'm looking into a new ligature. I'll have to take a look at that Silverstein! I see news about it popping up on my Facebook from other players all the time :)
+Fernando Herrera It is definitely worth a try. There is a newer model since I posted this video (Cryo 4) that I like even better than the one here. As always, you need to see what works well on your setup. All of the ligatures in this video (and I'm sure many others out there) are good.
I too am a great fan of Rovner ligatures (or at least the one I bought). I've been playing clarinet for a litte over 2 months, and 1 week ago I ordered a Rovner ligature coupled with a Rico Royal mouthpiece. I put it on and started playing. And my God, did it make a difference. It sounds beautifully, looks fantastic with its soft leather feel. I can only reccomend them for people who want to upgrade their ligature from a "beginner ligature" to something of a more "professional" feel and sound. And to the people whom this comment concerns, and who are worried that it might be costly, it really isn't: 22GBP, 31,27USD. Hope this helps! - Henrik
A Rovner Versa, you say? That's a high-end Rovner ligature. I'm sure you will have great succes with it. I'd certainly like to try one day. It's not leather... It looks pretty cool
If you don't mind me asking,what type of barrel do you use? I see all these people with oddly shaped barrels and was wondering what is so special about them.Thanks!:-)
+Will Davis Hi Will, I use the Backun MoBa and FatBoy barrels (in cocobolo wood and grenadilla). They produce a much richer tone, and allow me to experiment with timbre and tone colour more easily. They are also available in many lengths, so since I use a longer barrel than usual, it helps me with intonation. There are many good barrels on the market, and it is definitely worth trying some to see how they respond on your clarinet.
Harold Silver My Bonade inverted (price about $30) has been great, however the Silverstein does add a really nice warmth to the tone. For me the extra price is worth the beauty of sound that it provides!
Hi Michelle, thanks a lot for this video very interesting. During the passed season I changed embouchure and ligatures, from Vandoren M40 with rowner silver to Vandoren Master CL4 with its ligature. The special thing is that the ligature is designed for the embouchure to have the best result , i'm very very satisfied . If do you have the chance to try it I'm very interested on your impression.Ciao ciao Angelo
Michelle ... i have decided to purchase a Silverstein Ligature. Couple questions 1) have you tried the Silverstein 'Prelude' ligature? 2) do you think the fact the Prelude has less strings is a disadvantage? 3) Do you think the Cryo4 ligature would make a big difference? ... I do not mind spending the money if the more expensive ligature makes a noticeable difference. I will be matching that ligature with a MoBa mouthpiece. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
About the bonade ligature, thinks seems to change : I have used the Bonade inverted ligature for 36 years. My teacher in college, Donald Montanaro, recommended them to his students. They were the best ligature out there. The one I am currently using is older than 10 years old and I acquired it from the Army Band before retiring. As the silver plating is beginning to tarnish, I decided to order one online for the first time. Apparently however they are coasting off of reputation and tradition. There is a lack of quality control by the manufacturer. They aren't shaped properly and slip up on the mouthpiece rendering them useless. I should have read the reviews more thoroughly before ordering this item, because I'm not the first person noticing this problem. It is a worthless prop, maybe I can use it to clamp a radiator hose or something. I hear you can find a good one in person by rooting through a bunch of them, but that shouldn't be necessary. Time to try something different I guess.
I'm sorry to hear that. I have an old Bonade that I love, and have used for years. I did try one new one that didn't sound as good. I'm not sure why…At least there are many good ligatures out there.
Metal ligatures are my favorites, especially the Vandoren Optimum, as they produce a nice round, clear sound. The problem I find with Rovners (on my setup) is that it darkens the sound to a point where it's so dark that the sound is no longer clear. I have only found a few that don't do this too much, being the Mark III ligatures, but I haven't found any others that I enjoy as much as a metal ligature.
Hello Michelli, congratulations by vídeos although I do not speak English (only Português)doing some translation give to see you teaches very well and know how anyone the clarinet. I signed up to your channel Clarinet Mentors and I hope that I learn at least a bit with each video, although stay very difficult to translate your talking on the video. But I will strive to this, because worth much worth are few teachers who has the same initiative that your. Congratulations channel and many thanks for sharing in order publish your musical knowledge. Here only a suggestion does not have as you put subtitles in your videos?! Up or in the new videos class ?!!?? So would be easieer to the translation. A hug.
+Paulo Sergio W. Hi Paulo - Great suggestion - I used to put up my own subtitles. I will try and add some. UA-cam does create its own version if you click on the CC button. It doe not always get the words right, but it may help you as you translate. I'll try and upload some full transcriptions that you could more easily translate as well. Some of my older videos do have this.
I've always wondered, why are the screws presumed to always be on the right? I have a Rovner on my bass clarinet that I just flipped around until I decided which tone I liked better without changing the screw direction (as Rovner suggests in its literature). My preference ended up with the screw on the front so the reed is held only at the sides, and this put the screw head on the left. I can't imagine it makes any difference. I like the idea of the string based one, but I think the vertical screw would drive me mad :)
gypsyvail I think whatever gives you the sound you like is what you should do! There is simply a tradition of having the screw on the right. Not every model follows it, but it helps people to get started. It sounds like you figured out what works best for you!
HI Michelle, does the Silverstein feel really secure on the instrument? I am a little nervous about switching between A & Bb with this. I've had some horror moments with some ligs (e.g. Spriggs) which sound great but make you live on teh edge in orchestra :)
hello. My problem is that my mouthpiece diameter is smaller than usual and the only ligature I can find to fit means that the reed is held almost at the bottom. Is this a problem. I have been playing for a number of years and have always held the reed as tightly as possible, just under the shaved portion (under the horizontal line) I was also under the impression that the quality of tone was due to the mouthpiece, not the ligature, so I found your talk very informative. Many thanks Alex Revell
Hi Michelle, have you ever tried tying your own string ligature. That is what I prefer. when I don't feel like tying my close second is the Rovner Platinum.
This summer I will be upgrading my clarinet and mouthpiece. (I can't wait, so excited) When trying out mouthpieces the salesperson warned me that if I use the ligature I have now on the mouthpiece I'm getting, it will scratch the mouthpiece. Does anyone know of a cheap, gentle ligature that also sounds good?
+Game Addiction If you like your current ligature, you can buy a mouthpiece patch and simply place it over the part of the mouthpiece that may get scratched. There are also some non-metal ligatures by Rovner, BG, Vandoren that come in a variety of price ranges. Although they all make premium ligatures, they also have intermediate ones in a lower price range.
Hi - generally if you are dealing with students who have the standard "2-screws-in-front" ligatures, I would recommend that they adjust the bottom screw fairly snugly, and the top one just tightly enough that it is not loose. They should also ensure that it is low enough that you can see the curve cut into the reed where the bark is first cut into. Many young players set the ligature too high and choke the reed. There are usually guidelines on the mouthpiece. If the ligature is too loose, you can hear a very airy, fuzzy sound, and that can sometimes be improved by tightening a bit. There is a balance between having it loose enough for free vibrations, but tightly enough to ensure that no air is leaking out of the sides.
I wish I could find a vid on beginners without money who would like to do as much as they can to relieve learning from the damage that is done by a poor instrument.
Hi Michelle you should review the new Dickerson Resonator Ligature - it's the newest ligature on the market - send me some info and I will send you one to review on UA-cam
I'm a rather new clarinetist in a community band playing challenging music given my level. I was told I could take my student level clarinet and turn the simple metal ligature around. What do you think of this?
+A. Jacoby Usually putting a ligature on backwards is not an improvement. You can always try it, but usually, I find they play best the way they were designed. If you are a rather new clarinetist, the first piece of gear that I recommend you upgrade would be the mouthpiece. This can make a big difference to your playing.
Dear Michelle, We just have developed an screwless ligature. New in the market, and new touch for most of the professionals. Please be free to contact us for more info.
Hi, Michelle. I have watched some of your videos and can tell that they are very helpfull without being heavy or pretentious. I tried to sign in your communite through the learnclarinenow site but it didn't work. Is there an alkternate means to start being a member? Thanks. R/
This is really good - thanks Michelle. When I started playing, only about 6 weeks ago, I bought a 2nd-hand Sonata clarinet in a nice hard case and it came with a 1-screw leather ligature, so I bypassed the traditional metal-screw one that you showed first. Am I missing anything important by not ever having used one of these and started with the leather one? And I'm never quite sure how tight I should be turning the screw at the back - is it just a case of experimentation or is there a definitive, preferable tightness?
Marc Griffin Hi Marc, You do not have to experience a lesser ligature to appreciate what you have now! Generally with the leather ligatures, you want to tighten just a bit past loose. If it is too loose, you may get an airy sound, and you can crank it tighter. If it is too tight, you may find that it is not quite as resonant. Some of this is just experimenting on your mouthpiece to discover what sounds best.
Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson) excellent, thanks Michelle. I think I'm tightening it too much - no matter how moist I make my reed, after about 15mins I have to remove it and re-moisten as it starts to stick on the mouthpiece and is bone dry. Is this also a case of not yet having good embouchure?
Hi Marc, although it is a bit unusual for the reed to dry out while you are playing it, it doesn't indicate any problem with your embouchure. You may be in a very dry climate. You can also keep a small container of water nearby, and simply "paint" the reed with your finger from time to time to help keep it moist. I wouldn't worry about it.
Thank-you :) since loosening the ligature, the problem has diminished greatly and as it doesn't happen so much on the most basic exercises I'm doing, I've deduced maybe I'm trying to progress too fast as I could read music previously, so I think my clarinet technique needs to catch up and align itself. Thanks for getting back to me on this, I will also now add the espresso-cup of water to my paraphernalia and do as you suggest!
Hello :) I think i have a strange set up. I got a B45 13 Mouthpiece by Vandoren and freqently i am using the Optimum ligature by Vandoren and sometimes i use the Versa by Rovner ligature . It sounds a little bit light sometimes . I am using 3.5 vandoren reeds or sometimes 3.5+ vandoren v12.. In the past i used to play on a M30 13 by Vandoren with Optimum ligature and 3.5+ / 4 reeds by vandoren (didn`t feel really confortable ,that is why i change it )
Alexxyyxx It sounds like you have a bunch of good equipment, and they do interact together to produce different sounds. Experimenting as you have is always a good idea until you find a set up feels comfortable for you, and produces the sound that you like.
I'm looking to upgrade my bonade inverted ligature. Is the Vandoren leather ligature a good upgrade? I also play on a vandoren bd5 with v12/v21 3.5 reeds
I have a wood clarinet with a plastic mouthpiece and a basic ligature. My problem is that the ligature keep riding up and therein loosening. Is it something that I am doing, just cheap parts or something else? Thank you.
HI Joe, I have seen this before. Usually it is just a ligature that doesn't fit well, and another one may help. As a short term fix, you can put a mouthpiece patch (which is basically a thick sticker) under the back of the ligature to see if that keeps it from sliding around.
You mentioned the Bonade ligature in your video. I had one years ago - was sold when my parents reclaimed my clarinet after college. Now, when I look on Amazon comments on them, it appears that their quality is very inconsistent. Please comment on this - have you found that to be true? Seems to be a problem with them slipping off - not holding the reed in place.
+Sharon Darlene Hi Sharon, I have heard from a few sources recently that some of the newer Bonade ligatures do not stay in place well. I have also heard that applying a mouthpiece patch on the back of the mouthpiece, underneath the ligature screw plate can really help. If you have a chance to try one in a music store on your mouthpiece, you will probably be able to see how it fits before you buy it.
Hello, Michelle. Which of the Silverstein clarinet ligatures do you recommend? It wasn't quite clear to me, even though I read your recommended five best.
+Kyle McDaniel Hi Kyle. When I got my Silverstein ligature in the summer of 2014, there was really only one clarinet model (although it came in silver or gold). Now there are some variations. There is actually a Cryo 4 in the mail to me, which I am looking forward to trying. I have a colleague with one who loves it. I recently bought one for my bass clarinet, and the tone and response is superb. If I prefer the Cryo, you'll see it on my next video. The stripes on the cord distinguish it from the Original, which I featured in this video. From what I hear, I likely will enjoy the small improvements that have taken place since I got my current one.
Hi Michelle I wanted to know how you feel about the Beechler mouthpiece, the one with the white diamond on the mouthpiece, for the clarinet are they good?
Hi - Sorry for the delay in replying. I haven't tried that one, and I don't have any colleagues who use it to consult. As with any mouthpiece though, if you like it and it works for you, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.
So I have been thinking about getting the Silverstein Ligature but there are three models.(original, ligature II, and the Cryogenic). Do you know would I should get? Or should I go try all of them and pick if I can? I usually have a little trouble with tuning, my tone is pretty good and I work on it a lot, however, I'm looking to find that more professional/effortless tone/ease of playing. Thanks for any help in advance! My equipment: -Buffet Tosca -Vandoren Optimum ligature -VandorenCL6 Masters Mouthpiece PS - I'm turning 17 in two days and I'm majoring in musical performance too so it's not just a high school/college want.
Samuel Bray Hi Samuel, You already have a good setup. It would be ideal if you could play test a few of the Silverstein's and discover what sounds best on your clarinet. I haven't personally tried the newer model, so I can't tell you how they may differ from the "classic" model that I have. I did find that even the difference between silver and gold was noticeable when I tested them. I do believe it is the best ligature that I have used with my setup, so it is definitely worth exploring.
Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson) Thanks a ton, your videos are very helpful and you're really good at teaching. I'll see what I can do and let you know how the cryogenic one is!
What ligature or mouthpiece would you reccomend for the odyssey ocl120 debut clarinet? My ligature won't hold and I need a new but not sure which one is right and I was also wondering if you have any videos on breaking in reeds?
I personally like the Vandoren Leather Ligature. It's got nice articulation, interchangeable plates for adjusting the sound, and it's not too expensive, only around 50-60 dollars.
Hello Michelle, i am currently playing on optimum but i want to buy a silverstein one. Can you tell me the model of silverstein that you use, i would like to buy the best when buying such an expensive gadget.
My teacher wants the whole clarinet section to change from the normal one you get with the clarinet to the leather ones and I don't know which ones to get.
There are many good ligatures out there. Usually the leather ones, (which could be Vandoren, or Rovner), are a better quality than the basic one that comes with your clarinet. My guess is that you will enjoy it.
+C.R. I don't have that ligature myself, but my guess is that it will rarely need lubrication. Their website might clarify it (since I don't know for sure). I do know that most Rovners use a fairly large screw, and it may be that at times if it feels stiff they recommend lubricating it. For the most part, the Rovners work great out of the package though.
questo tipo di legatura con 2 viti di ottone nichelato non va bene perche' le viti sono di ottone e dopo alcuni mesi di uso si rompono ,....le viti devono sempre essere in acciaio
Michelle!! What its your opinion about the b40d mouthpiece? I have a buffet e11 with generic mouthpiece and I want to update it. I m looking for a warm, classical sound. I dont have the oportunity to test it. Thanks! regards.
alencode The B40 is a good mouthpiece (as are most Vandoren mouthpieces). With my own students, the one that seemed to work best for a variety of setups was the M13 Lyre. Since you can't test, you need to just choose one. They will all be better than your generic one.
I really like the Backun barrels. I use both the MoBa and FatBoy models. Many of my students enjoy them as well. There are many other fine barrels out there. I haven't done a video mainly because I am happy with what I have, and wouldn't have many other options to knowledgeably discuss. Having said that, I think a video on how the barrel affects our sound would be a fine idea. Maybe I'll put that into my future project list...Backun Musical does have a good clarinet UA-cam channel where you can find some more information.
You may be seeing a mouthpiece patch, which is like a padded sticker that makes it more comfortable for the top teeth on the mouthpiece. Most people who try them really like them.
Rovner is great. The cheap nickel ligature that came with my instrument leaked air around the sides of the reed which made it really hard for me to lip lock the leaks. It made the instrument very difficult to play, which maybe helped me develop embouchure at first, but as soon as I put the Rovner on, I could suddenly PLAY effortlessly, letting me concentrate on my tone and finger exercises instead of fighting the reed.
Which Rovner ligature did you use?
I'm a beginner, and I was struggling with my embouchure, etc. Then I bought a Rovner, and my wife commented out of the blue how much better I sound. The model is Rovner STAR SERIES 1R. Only costs about $20. I love it.
I realize I'm six years too late, but I just started teaching myself clarinet in May, and I have been screwing down my stock ligature (with a Buffet Prodige) really tight! I loosened it up because of this video and it seems to help, especially in getting the upper register to speak more easily. Helps with crossing the break! (I also found a reed recently that helps---Légère European Signature)
When I first started playing clarinet, I was jealous of the people with inverted ligatures. I thought it looked so much cooler when it was on "backwards". I even tried turning mine around, but my teacher saw and made me fix it. I didn't understand why at the time. I thought I just wasn't cool enough yet :(
Now I play with a nice "backwards" ligature, made of leather and a nice chrome peg.
I just needed a little guidance on the tightness of the ligature. Yoou have answered my question and now I can experiment.
You're a natural teacher, Michelle. Thank you for your great videos.
I shared this to facebook group Saxophone Ligature Screws (a general ligature group for sax and clarinet). Great video!!!
Teacher I didn’t resist, I just buy an used Silverstein ligature in gold. I will receive it in the end of this month. Now I play with Patricola Virtuoso clarinet with BD5 mouthpiece, Optimum ligature and Steuer Exclusive reed number 3, I’m in love with my clarinet and the Silverstein will be my last test in this time. Thank you very much for your help. I’m so excited to test my ligature CRYO4 Silverstein...
I love my Rovner Dark ligature with my 5RV mouthpiece. I have been using the standard Vandoren reeds but watched your reeds video and will be trying the V12s. Thank you for such awesome helpful videos.
I LOVE the Bonade Inverted ligature! By far my very favorite.
Like several people who have commented, I am a great fan of Rovner ligatures. I use them on my saxophones as well. When I bought my first professional mouthpiece for my clarinet, I bought a Rovner ligature. When you compare them to a standard 2 screw metal ligature, a significant improvement in tone can be detected.
+greg sco Thanks Greg. I have many students who like Rovners, and use them for all sizes of clarinets (and saxophones). I have one for my alto clarinet mouthpiece.
Many thanks for your very infomative video. It's time for me to change ligature!
I am an amateur and switched to the Silverstein ligature four months ago. My previous one was the inverted Bonade which I played for decades. I have never enjoyed a ligature as much as the Silverstein. The rest of my setup is a Morgan mouthpiece and classic Legere reed.
Thank you - You always make such nice and useful videos.
Greetings from the UK. I'm new to the clarinet, being an old brass player (therefore probably a mortal enemy of most woodwind players...) - I'm coming at this as a curious hobbyist, to see if I have any woodwind ability. Very much enjoying my journey into the clarinet world and finding your videos most helpful, so thank you. Ligatures are one of the more frustrating aspects for me, as the slightest change can make all the difference in my novice hands, so this type of video is greatly appreciated.
I find the Rovner ligature is the best for me. They have several models and sizes, not just the dark and/or light. I use the Rovner platinum, the only metal ligature they make.
I switch off between a Harrison, Bonade, Rovner & Vandoren M/O - depends on the reed. I'm a double so I play a lot of different woodwinds
Wow, I just discovered your channel. I stopped playing 41 one years ago, but I just bought a clarinet ... Jeez am I rusted. I don't think I'll imporve that much in my fingers but I hope to improve in my mind, my heart, my soul and my brain. I'm happy that my bonade is ok ... I just kept my mouthpiece and this ligature from the army. but the lower screw is blunt, I tied it with sewing thread and squeeze the upper one. from what I hear, it would be better if it was the opposite so .... get a new one. I'm Gaetan from Quebec, and I almost cry listening to you for the first time.
The Vandoren Optimum works really well on my setup (a Yamaha 650 with a Vandoren B45 mouthpiece). I like that I can alter my sound with the different plates so that it fits the style of music I am playing and helps my pitch in various situations. Most of the people I know like leather ligatures, but I really prefer metal. I feel like the leather muffles my sound a bit.
butterflygottafly Having the different plates is a really nice feature. I know a few people who regularly change them depending upon their repertoire.
I use the optimum too. I used to use a leather one but I find the metal better
A very informative video, delivered in beautifully paced and clearly spoken way Thankyou.
for me, nothing beats my old vintage 1920's metal german silver Made In USA ligature with heart shaped flat thumb screws. This thing is perfect for jazz......
This is an excellent informative video. You give a lot of info that is left out on other videos that i've watched.. those details that reduce the struggle when you are just learning. Thank you so much
I love playing the saxophone. I also know how to play the clarinet! I use an open rover (light) and I love how it plays freely.
Aaron Chang yea me too I agree I use the light rovner for like solos and stuff
thank you again for your kindness and you good teaching thank you thank you and thank you
all the best your new pupil from Iran
Mehran
I tried my friend's Vandoren Optimum, I recommended it to her at first because I found it online a few months ago. I couldn't afford it. She could do she let me try it and I loved the intonation, response and the quick and smooth articulations. Clear response.
I have several colleagues who use the Optimum. It is a great ligature. Thanks for the feedback.
Hi Michelle as a 60 year old novice, found the video on ligatures very informative, I have been toying with the idea of a fabric ligature, to see how it compares with my standard metal, did not realise the inverted were available
many thanks will be following your lessons
Tudor
Wow extremely informative
Thanks
This is one of my issues and why sometimes I'm getting sound and other times I'm not. Great tips and thank you Michelle!
The Silverstein ligature is soo pricey but very very good
How you could just use a string.
THE final ligature,name and cost,and can I buy it online?Thank you for your usual professional analysis.
Harold
Harold Silver Hi Harold, I will say that all of the ones I recommend are very good, and with everyone they will respond differently. If 20 people all tested my top 5, we may find that the favourites would be evenly split. Having said that, MY favourite is the Silverstein gold ligature, which you can find at: www.silversteinworks.com/ligature/
Hi Michelli, thank you. So it will help me a lot in translation, despite the translations do not become perfect, but it will help me a lot to understand what you want to convey. If you put subtitles in the old videos, I can start to see their teaching desdes older classses until the latest ones.
Hi Michelle,
I thank you for informing me about several ligatures. I use B&G leather ligature and I tightened it always very strong on my clarinet. After hearing you talking about strength of tightening I shal try to loosen my ligature on my clarinet and have more experience with the tone.
It was again a learningfull video for me.
I look forward to next videos.
Warm musical greetings
Herman
Herman Belgraver Hi Herman, it is worth experimenting with the tension. Usually leather doesn't restrict the reed as much as a metal one, but you may get more resonance with slightly less tension. I like the B&G ligatures.
I tried out several different ligatures for some time, some did not make much difference to my tone, one day looking in my clarinets bits drawer for something and came across the ligature I used for some time, just a traditional metal one, I always liked it, I gave it a go, this is about three years ago, it sounds great and it's the only one I use, I am a jazz musician so I get plenty of solos so I am exposed to the public, a few months ago another clarinet player turned up and we did a duet, as I was packing up a woman came to chat and said how come you have a much better tone than the other guy, strangely we were both playing Selmer Centretone clarinets but with different mouthpieces and reeds, I think the reason is I think about tone a lot, perhaps he does not bother.
I use a Rovner ligature. Thinking about trying the Vandoren ligatures as I've heard tons of good things about them.
Hi...maybe you can answer my question to Michelle regarding Rovner ligatures. I see that there are different kinds...would you recommend one above the other ( Mark III, or Dark, or Light)? Thanks!!
Thank you for this Amazing information-dense video :)
I use a Rovner Versa ligature, which is very similar to the Vandoren optimum which I use at times.
I wish to use a genuine Harrison ligature, but those are hard to get....
Hi, Michelle! !I watched you today during the wonderful Clarinet Connections webcast which you are coordinating. Thanks so much! I note that today you described your setup as including a B&G ligature, not a Silverstein. Any comment?
Very very helpful! I don't even play the clarinet (I play saxophone) and this helped a lot!
BettaFish2002 Saxophone and clarinet share so many things. We can all learn a lot from each other.
thank you
I played on a Vandoren Optimum for a few years and I recently tried and purchased a Silverstein and wow what an improvement. For those with a higher price range, the Silverstein is the cream of the crop. I'd recommend shelling out just a little more for it instead of settling for an Optimum. You'll be better off in the long run. Of course, I would recommend finding a store which will let you try out ligatures/mouthpieces to find the perfect setup for you. In my opinion, and the opinion of the specialists over at my local music store, the Optimum is pretty gimmicky and isn't what it's all cracked up to be. Nonetheless, I know people who have great experiences with them so it's all about what fits your needs.
Thanks for those comments. I agree that it is ideal to test them out first. I love the Silverstein on my setup, but I have colleagues who use and love the Optimum.
I use rovner dark for my bass clarinet. It does a swell job
Interesting. One of the ligatures you were demonstrating appeared to be a Kaspar ligature. I have seen some of those inverted ligatures with the screws on the left- i.e. Check out Mark Nuccio's videos on UA-cam. I was not aware Kaspar made ligatures with the screws on the reed.
From the perspective of someone new to the clarinet: the side you are referring to as “the back” is what most people would think of as “the front”, i.e. the side of the instrument facing the audience. This is confusing, I had to skip back and watch it again to make sure which side you were talking about. Worth clarifying in future.
I have a rovner that I've been using for 8 years now and never felt the need to try something new. It's pretty worn out and the screw doesn't work properly so I'm looking into a new ligature. I'll have to take a look at that Silverstein! I see news about it popping up on my Facebook from other players all the time :)
+Fernando Herrera It is definitely worth a try. There is a newer model since I posted this video (Cryo 4) that I like even better than the one here. As always, you need to see what works well on your setup. All of the ligatures in this video (and I'm sure many others out there) are good.
I recently came in possession of a plastic ligature, made by Luyben , that I really like. I think it's a great ligature for around 15$.
jack eskew Many people really like that ligature. It is much better than others in that price range. Good recommendation!
I too am a great fan of Rovner ligatures (or at least the one I bought). I've been playing clarinet for a litte over 2 months, and 1 week ago I ordered a Rovner ligature coupled with a Rico Royal mouthpiece. I put it on and started playing. And my God, did it make a difference. It sounds beautifully, looks fantastic with its soft leather feel. I can only reccomend them for people who want to upgrade their ligature from a "beginner ligature" to something of a more "professional" feel and sound.
And to the people whom this comment concerns, and who are worried that it might be costly, it really isn't: 22GBP, 31,27USD.
Hope this helps!
- Henrik
Which Rovner ligature?
Game Addiction The Rovner Dark 1R
Cool. I'm looking into the Rovner versa.
A Rovner Versa, you say? That's a high-end Rovner ligature. I'm sure you will have great succes with it.
I'd certainly like to try one day. It's not leather... It looks pretty cool
Yeah, I'm just trying to find a music store that has it so I can try it though.
If you don't mind me asking,what type of barrel do you use? I see all these people with oddly shaped barrels and was wondering what is so special about them.Thanks!:-)
+Will Davis Hi Will, I use the Backun MoBa and FatBoy barrels (in cocobolo wood and grenadilla). They produce a much richer tone, and allow me to experiment with timbre and tone colour more easily. They are also available in many lengths, so since I use a longer barrel than usual, it helps me with intonation. There are many good barrels on the market, and it is definitely worth trying some to see how they respond on your clarinet.
+Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson) Thank you so much!:)
Thank you for the clarinet ligature info,Gold Silverstein quite a ligature,pricey but seems to be worth it.
Harold Silver My Bonade inverted (price about $30) has been great, however the Silverstein does add a really nice warmth to the tone. For me the extra price is worth the beauty of sound that it provides!
Im using a hair band for now. I have the bonade and many rovners. K
I switch between Rovner, Silverstein and Optimum.
yOU SHOULD REVIEW THE NEW libre clarinet ligature sold on ebay
Hi Michelle, thanks a lot for this video very interesting. During the passed season I changed embouchure and ligatures, from Vandoren M40 with rowner silver to Vandoren Master CL4 with its ligature. The special thing is that the ligature is designed for the embouchure to have the best result , i'm very very satisfied . If do you have the chance to try it I'm very interested on your impression.Ciao ciao Angelo
Angelo Tognoni Thanks Angelo, I haven't tried that one, but I am curious. I'll check it out.
Michelle ... i have decided to purchase a Silverstein Ligature. Couple questions 1) have you tried the Silverstein 'Prelude' ligature? 2) do you think the fact the Prelude has less strings is a disadvantage? 3) Do you think the Cryo4 ligature would make a big difference? ... I do not mind spending the money if the more expensive ligature makes a noticeable difference. I will be matching that ligature with a MoBa mouthpiece. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
About the bonade ligature, thinks seems to change :
I have used the Bonade inverted ligature for 36 years. My teacher in college, Donald Montanaro, recommended them to his students. They were the best ligature out there. The one I am currently using is older than 10 years old and I acquired it from the Army Band before retiring. As the silver plating is beginning to tarnish, I decided to order one online for the first time. Apparently however they are coasting off of reputation and tradition. There is a lack of quality control by the manufacturer. They aren't shaped properly and slip up on the mouthpiece rendering them useless. I should have read the reviews more thoroughly before ordering this item, because I'm not the first person noticing this problem. It is a worthless prop, maybe I can use it to clamp a radiator hose or something. I hear you can find a good one in person by rooting through a bunch of them, but that shouldn't be necessary. Time to try something different I guess.
I'm sorry to hear that. I have an old Bonade that I love, and have used for years. I did try one new one that didn't sound as good. I'm not sure why…At least there are many good ligatures out there.
Metal ligatures are my favorites, especially the Vandoren Optimum, as they produce a nice round, clear sound. The problem I find with Rovners (on my setup) is that it darkens the sound to a point where it's so dark that the sound is no longer clear. I have only found a few that don't do this too much, being the Mark III ligatures, but I haven't found any others that I enjoy as much as a metal ligature.
+Rhos 'Sevee Thanks for the feedback. That Vandoren ligature is an excellent one, and many people really enjoy it.
Hello Michelli, congratulations by vídeos although I do not speak English (only Português)doing some translation give to see you teaches very well and know how anyone the clarinet. I signed up to your channel Clarinet Mentors and I hope that I learn at least a bit with each video, although stay very difficult to translate your talking on the video. But I will strive to this, because worth much worth are few teachers who has the same initiative that your. Congratulations channel and many thanks for sharing in order publish your musical knowledge. Here only a suggestion does not have as you put subtitles in your videos?! Up or in the new videos class ?!!?? So would be easieer to the translation. A hug.
+Paulo Sergio W. Hi Paulo - Great suggestion - I used to put up my own subtitles. I will try and add some. UA-cam does create its own version if you click on the CC button. It doe not always get the words right, but it may help you as you translate. I'll try and upload some full transcriptions that you could more easily translate as well. Some of my older videos do have this.
I've always wondered, why are the screws presumed to always be on the right? I have a Rovner on my bass clarinet that I just flipped around until I decided which tone I liked better without changing the screw direction (as Rovner suggests in its literature). My preference ended up with the screw on the front so the reed is held only at the sides, and this put the screw head on the left. I can't imagine it makes any difference.
I like the idea of the string based one, but I think the vertical screw would drive me mad :)
gypsyvail I think whatever gives you the sound you like is what you should do! There is simply a tradition of having the screw on the right. Not every model follows it, but it helps people to get started. It sounds like you figured out what works best for you!
HI Michelle, does the Silverstein feel really secure on the instrument? I am a little nervous about switching between A & Bb with this. I've had some horror moments with some ligs (e.g. Spriggs) which sound great but make you live on teh edge in orchestra :)
i have tried most all the ligs and i like the BG tradition best for clarinet and saX . vandoren masters 2nd best
hello. My problem is that my mouthpiece diameter is smaller than usual and the only ligature I can find to fit means that the reed is held almost at the bottom. Is this a problem. I have been playing for a number of years and have always held the reed as tightly as possible, just under the shaved portion (under the horizontal line) I was also under the impression that the quality of tone was due to the mouthpiece, not the ligature, so I found your talk very informative. Many thanks
Alex Revell
Hi Michelle, have you ever tried tying your own string ligature. That is what I prefer. when I don't feel like tying my close second is the Rovner Platinum.
+Apollo Alva That is exactly what I was going to ask too. What kind of string do you use?
Apollo Alva 2
This summer I will be upgrading my clarinet and mouthpiece. (I can't wait, so excited)
When trying out mouthpieces the salesperson warned me that if I use the ligature I have now on the mouthpiece I'm getting, it will scratch the mouthpiece. Does anyone know of a cheap, gentle ligature that also sounds good?
+Game Addiction If you like your current ligature, you can buy a mouthpiece patch and simply place it over the part of the mouthpiece that may get scratched. There are also some non-metal ligatures by Rovner, BG, Vandoren that come in a variety of price ranges. Although they all make premium ligatures, they also have intermediate ones in a lower price range.
Hi Michelle i am in a MS band and was wondering the way to adjust the ligature screws to the best of playing. Thanks so much in advance!
Hi - generally if you are dealing with students who have the standard "2-screws-in-front" ligatures, I would recommend that they adjust the bottom screw fairly snugly, and the top one just tightly enough that it is not loose. They should also ensure that it is low enough that you can see the curve cut into the reed where the bark is first cut into. Many young players set the ligature too high and choke the reed. There are usually guidelines on the mouthpiece. If the ligature is too loose, you can hear a very airy, fuzzy sound, and that can sometimes be improved by tightening a bit. There is a balance between having it loose enough for free vibrations, but tightly enough to ensure that no air is leaking out of the sides.
I wish I could find a vid on beginners without money who would like to do as much as they can to relieve learning from the damage that is done by a poor instrument.
Hi Michelle you should review the new Dickerson Resonator Ligature - it's the newest ligature on the market - send me some info and I will send you one to review on UA-cam
The optimum ligature is not an inverted ligature. The screw is on the reed side.
I'm a rather new clarinetist in a community band playing challenging music given my level. I was told I could take my student level clarinet and turn the simple metal ligature around. What do you think of this?
+A. Jacoby Usually putting a ligature on backwards is not an improvement. You can always try it, but usually, I find they play best the way they were designed. If you are a rather new clarinetist, the first piece of gear that I recommend you upgrade would be the mouthpiece. This can make a big difference to your playing.
Dear Michelle,
We just have developed an screwless ligature.
New in the market, and new touch for most of the professionals.
Please be free to contact us for more info.
Sounds interesting! I'd love to find out more...
Hi, Michelle. I have watched some of your videos and can tell that they are very helpfull without being heavy or pretentious. I tried to sign in your communite through the learnclarinenow site but it didn't work. Is there an alkternate means to start being a member? Thanks. R/
Hi Ricardo, I think that site was having trouble, but may be working now. Please try again at www.learnclarinetnow.com.
This is really good - thanks Michelle. When I started playing, only about 6 weeks ago, I bought a 2nd-hand Sonata clarinet in a nice hard case and it came with a 1-screw leather ligature, so I bypassed the traditional metal-screw one that you showed first. Am I missing anything important by not ever having used one of these and started with the leather one? And I'm never quite sure how tight I should be turning the screw at the back - is it just a case of experimentation or is there a definitive, preferable tightness?
Marc Griffin Hi Marc, You do not have to experience a lesser ligature to appreciate what you have now! Generally with the leather ligatures, you want to tighten just a bit past loose. If it is too loose, you may get an airy sound, and you can crank it tighter. If it is too tight, you may find that it is not quite as resonant. Some of this is just experimenting on your mouthpiece to discover what sounds best.
Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson)
excellent, thanks Michelle. I think I'm tightening it too much - no matter how moist I make my reed, after about 15mins I have to remove it and re-moisten as it starts to stick on the mouthpiece and is bone dry. Is this also a case of not yet having good embouchure?
Hi Marc, although it is a bit unusual for the reed to dry out while you are playing it, it doesn't indicate any problem with your embouchure. You may be in a very dry climate. You can also keep a small container of water nearby, and simply "paint" the reed with your finger from time to time to help keep it moist. I wouldn't worry about it.
Thank-you :) since loosening the ligature, the problem has diminished greatly and as it doesn't happen so much on the most basic exercises I'm doing, I've deduced maybe I'm trying to progress too fast as I could read music previously, so I think my clarinet technique needs to catch up and align itself. Thanks for getting back to me on this, I will also now add the espresso-cup of water to my paraphernalia and do as you suggest!
Hello :) I think i have a strange set up. I got a B45 13 Mouthpiece by Vandoren and freqently i am using the Optimum ligature by Vandoren and sometimes i use the Versa by Rovner ligature . It sounds a little bit light sometimes . I am using 3.5 vandoren reeds or sometimes 3.5+ vandoren v12.. In the past i used to play on a M30 13 by Vandoren with Optimum ligature and 3.5+ / 4 reeds by vandoren (didn`t feel really confortable ,that is why i change it )
Alexxyyxx It sounds like you have a bunch of good equipment, and they do interact together to produce different sounds. Experimenting as you have is always a good idea until you find a set up feels comfortable for you, and produces the sound that you like.
Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson) Thanks :) !
I'm looking to upgrade my bonade inverted ligature. Is the Vandoren leather ligature a good upgrade? I also play on a vandoren bd5 with v12/v21 3.5 reeds
I have a wood clarinet with a plastic mouthpiece and a basic ligature. My problem is that the ligature keep riding up and therein loosening. Is it something that I am doing, just cheap parts or something else? Thank you.
HI Joe, I have seen this before. Usually it is just a ligature that doesn't fit well, and another one may help. As a short term fix, you can put a mouthpiece patch (which is basically a thick sticker) under the back of the ligature to see if that keeps it from sliding around.
@@ClarinetMentors Perfect solution, I use it on my inverted Bonade on my bass clarinet.
You mentioned the Bonade ligature in your video. I had one years ago - was sold when my parents reclaimed my clarinet after college. Now, when I look on Amazon comments on them, it appears that their quality is very inconsistent. Please comment on this - have you found that to be true? Seems to be a problem with them slipping off - not holding the reed in place.
+Sharon Darlene Hi Sharon, I have heard from a few sources recently that some of the newer Bonade ligatures do not stay in place well. I have also heard that applying a mouthpiece patch on the back of the mouthpiece, underneath the ligature screw plate can really help. If you have a chance to try one in a music store on your mouthpiece, you will probably be able to see how it fits before you buy it.
i like charles bay roccoco ligutures
Hello, Michelle. Which of the Silverstein clarinet ligatures do you recommend? It wasn't quite clear to me, even though I read your recommended five best.
+Kyle McDaniel Hi Kyle. When I got my Silverstein ligature in the summer of 2014, there was really only one clarinet model (although it came in silver or gold). Now there are some variations. There is actually a Cryo 4 in the mail to me, which I am looking forward to trying. I have a colleague with one who loves it. I recently bought one for my bass clarinet, and the tone and response is superb. If I prefer the Cryo, you'll see it on my next video. The stripes on the cord distinguish it from the Original, which I featured in this video. From what I hear, I likely will enjoy the small improvements that have taken place since I got my current one.
Hi Michelle I wanted to know how you feel about the Beechler mouthpiece, the one with the white diamond on the mouthpiece, for the clarinet are they good?
Hi - Sorry for the delay in replying. I haven't tried that one, and I don't have any colleagues who use it to consult. As with any mouthpiece though, if you like it and it works for you, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.
So I have been thinking about getting the Silverstein Ligature but there are three models.(original, ligature II, and the Cryogenic). Do you know would I should get? Or should I go try all of them and pick if I can? I usually have a little trouble with tuning, my tone is pretty good and I work on it a lot, however, I'm looking to find that more professional/effortless tone/ease of playing. Thanks for any help in advance!
My equipment:
-Buffet Tosca
-Vandoren Optimum ligature
-VandorenCL6 Masters Mouthpiece
PS - I'm turning 17 in two days and I'm majoring in musical performance too so it's not just a high school/college want.
PPS - Money isn't a problem
Samuel Bray Hi Samuel, You already have a good setup. It would be ideal if you could play test a few of the Silverstein's and discover what sounds best on your clarinet. I haven't personally tried the newer model, so I can't tell you how they may differ from the "classic" model that I have. I did find that even the difference between silver and gold was noticeable when I tested them. I do believe it is the best ligature that I have used with my setup, so it is definitely worth exploring.
Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson) Thanks a ton, your videos are very helpful and you're really good at teaching. I'll see what I can do and let you know how the cryogenic one is!
What ligature or mouthpiece would you reccomend for the odyssey ocl120 debut clarinet? My ligature won't hold and I need a new but not sure which one is right and I was also wondering if you have any videos on breaking in reeds?
I personally like the Vandoren Leather Ligature. It's got nice articulation, interchangeable plates for adjusting the sound, and it's not too expensive, only around 50-60 dollars.
Hello Michelle, i am currently playing on optimum but i want to buy a silverstein one. Can you tell me the model of silverstein that you use, i would like to buy the best when buying such an expensive gadget.
I currently use the Cyro gold plated ligature. I really appreciate it on my clarinet and my bass clarinet.
Does the Silverstein Ligature work well with cane reeds? I've heard it only gives really good results with synthetic.
Yes, I've heard many players use it with cane reeds and it sounds completely fine.
How do I find out if the barrel I have is tuned to A440 or A442? The R13 with greenline I just got only has one barrel.
It's he mouthpiece that determines which of those pitches it is, however the length of the barrel can affect tuning depending on the player.
My teacher wants the whole clarinet section to change from the normal one you get with the clarinet to the leather ones and I don't know which ones to get.
There are many good ligatures out there. Usually the leather ones, (which could be Vandoren, or Rovner), are a better quality than the basic one that comes with your clarinet. My guess is that you will enjoy it.
I just recently got a 1R dark rovner ligature for my Bb clarinet. but I don't understand the instructions on how to lubricate it
+C.R. I don't have that ligature myself, but my guess is that it will rarely need lubrication. Their website might clarify it (since I don't know for sure). I do know that most Rovners use a fairly large screw, and it may be that at times if it feels stiff they recommend lubricating it. For the most part, the Rovners work great out of the package though.
+Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson) thank you
questo tipo di legatura con 2 viti di ottone nichelato non va bene perche' le viti sono di ottone e dopo alcuni mesi di uso si rompono ,....le viti devono sempre essere in acciaio
Michelle!! What its your opinion about the b40d mouthpiece? I have a buffet e11 with generic mouthpiece and I want to update it. I m looking for a warm, classical sound. I dont have the oportunity to test it.
Thanks!
regards.
alencode The B40 is a good mouthpiece (as are most Vandoren mouthpieces). With my own students, the one that seemed to work best for a variety of setups was the M13 Lyre. Since you can't test, you need to just choose one. They will all be better than your generic one.
what kind of barrel is that on your clarinet... do you have a video where you talk about barrels?
I really like the Backun barrels. I use both the MoBa and FatBoy models. Many of my students enjoy them as well. There are many other fine barrels out there. I haven't done a video mainly because I am happy with what I have, and wouldn't have many other options to knowledgeably discuss. Having said that, I think a video on how the barrel affects our sound would be a fine idea. Maybe I'll put that into my future project list...Backun Musical does have a good clarinet UA-cam channel where you can find some more information.
Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson)
Use hand tied bootlace
how do you play it
Silverstein all the WAY
What's on the tip of your mouthpiece?
You may be seeing a mouthpiece patch, which is like a padded sticker that makes it more comfortable for the top teeth on the mouthpiece. Most people who try them really like them.
They make ligatures only for right handed.That discrimination.
Too complicated. I'm just gonna stick to my rubber band
booooo