Very good video, thanks Cally!

Cathy, you sound great on all of them. I liked the Bonade, Optimum and BG Revelation the best ! I'm a doubler and have been using a variety of different ligs: Harrison, Bonade, Luyben, Rovner, Mitchell Lurie depending on the reed on any given day !

Thanks for the video, Cally!

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie! 😍 It was nice playing with you at the Civic centennial weekend 🙂

@laurieblanchet-clarinet

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet Hope to play with you again soon !

I used to play on a Buffet R13 with a Chadash barrel, M30 P88 mouthpiece, M/O pink gold ligature, and used #3 Rue Lepic reeds. Now, I play on a Yamaha CSVR with a Backun barrel, M30D German mouthpiece, BG Revelation ligature, and use #3-#3.5 Blue box or Mitchell Lurie classic reeds. I guess over time, finding the combination will change a lot for some people.

Excellent, thank you.

I have heard that some people who use the bonade inverted lig have the middle section removed. Apparently it helps increase reed vibration.

to me the bonade was the brightest by far. the articulation on the vandoreen leather was tubby. right now i am on a bonade non inverted kick. have you ever tried a luyben? really good and cheap.

I actually like my M/O pink gold, It's easy to use, more free blowing that a BG duo(to me)... and screw screws faster than on duo.

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree the duo is more resistant. I will have to give the rose gold m/o another chance!

It's interesting to me, the only one that sounded different (and worse) than the others was the Vandoren leather ligature. I couldn't tell any differences with the rest. Maybe they have more of a difference for the player or maybe you have to hear it in person.

The problem I have with the reverse Bonade is that the metal stretches so that the two sides around the screws touch when being tightened. As a result, I cannot tighten it enough. Here is my fix. Remove the screws, place a flat file in between the screw holders, and file the metal down a bit. In a few months, you will have to repeat.

Hello my favourite is bonad and BG duo

I'm looking forward to your insights on mouthpieces. Just like with today's video, how do you know what to get without being able to play and compare?

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Roy! I used to just get whatever my teachers told me to buy. In recent years, when I go to conventions I will try new "stuff" out, or if a friend (or even a student) gets a new ligature we swap and try out each other's ligatures. And if for whatever reason there's equipment I want to try out but can't find one to test, I make sure it is ok to return the ligature if I don't like it.

what ligature would be nice with my bd4 and r13?

oh Vandoren M/O too!

Interesting comparisons of different ligatures. Not a lot of difference in sound between them. You left out one that is popular amongst clarinet players in my area (western Canada), that is the Rovner ligature. I have been using them on my clarinet and also my saxophones for more than 20 years. They are not expensive and, to me anyway, they seem quite reliable.

@callyclarinet

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, that's a good idea. Id I do a new one on ligatures I will add a rovner to the mix!

I wonder If you haven't leave the VD optimum on the mouthpiece, It would again get tarnished or It would stay silver like was new? Also, do you know what material has Vandoren used making the Optimum?

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Silver will tarnish over time regardless... i keep a silver polishing cloth around to use if needed. I think there might be a gold one?

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

​@@callyclarinet Yes, I contacted Vandoren and said they're gonna release a pink gold Optimum especially for Bb clariinet from Septermber, so let's be patient.. I think maybe I get one pink gold Optimum because I already like the sound colouration my pink gold M/O gives and the Optimum will give even more body to the sound.. I don't know.. I'll try when be available.. They also said me If I want a golden gold(completely gold) optimum on Bb clarinet, I can try the alto sax optimum, It's a bit larger but It works..

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip, that’s cool , I’d like to try the rose gold eventually. so... when will you start your ligature KZread channel??? 😉 I would watch every video!

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

​@@callyclarinet Thanks, I will eventually. This Georgia Antza channel is my mum's channel which I created long time ago as she doesn't know much about using internet. I will change the name and email, making It my channel, It has already 3 subs, that's a good start, I'm thinking for a name this time, when I create It I'll start with a video with sound samples playing my ligatures..

I’m on a vandoren optimum with a buffet R13, bd5 mouthpiece, and I use vandoren traditional strength 3 reeds. One thing that I don’t like a lot about using the optimum with my mouthpiece and reeds is that you have to have it further down on the reed and tighten it more to keep the reed in place, which puts dents in the reed. Any recommendations on a better ligature?

@callyclarinet

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is a problem with metal ligatures… I would recommend giving the Vandoren leather ligature a try!

@gman9722

2 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet I do love the tone of the vandoren leather ligature but I also love the articulation of metal ligatures. I’ve been looking into the bg gold plated ligature and I think it’s probably one of my favorite in terms of tone and articulation. Thanks for the advice though I’ll have to give the vandoren leather one a try!

@callyclarinet

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I like the BG gold a lot too! Don't be like me and tighten too tight as the gold plating is soft and the screw will strip 😭

@gman9722

2 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet thank you for the advice!

What mouthpiece and reeds you play this time? I play on BD5 +v12 3.5 and I like It!

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

In this video it was a BD5 with either a V12 4, 3.5+, or 3.5 (I honestly don't remember which reed strength in this video, as I use all of them regularly!)

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet 3.5+ and 4 are very hard on BD5, how can you play on them???

Is there a difference in the tightness between using cane reeds or synthetic?

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, actually, I'm not sure, as I don't play on synthetic... you play on both synthetic and cane, right? You are probably more knowledgable about the difference than I am... what is your experience?

@paulchaitkin1916

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet Well, the synthetics are slippery on the facing, so I cinch it up pretty tight. I don't know if that's right, for a good sound, but it seems like it might be necessary to keep the reed from moving! I can't imagine how it would be if I had to quick change to another clarinet during a performance.

Which ligature, at 14:29 do you not like?

@callyclarinet

10 ай бұрын

The M/O ligature (though now that I'm playing on a B40 Lyre instead of a BD5 I like that ligature best 😂)

When you bought these ligatures, you chose one among same models?

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, when I was able to, like at trade shows and the Vandoren artist studio, etc.

What’s the name of the piece you played at the beginning? I know I’m close of knowing the name hehe. I remember that it might be an opera fantasy or a theme and variations. But I don’t remember it!

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Carnival of Venice 🤓

@alexoglez

4 жыл бұрын

Cally's Clarinet Channel Oh yes! The Jeanjean version

I don't know If It's just my idea but I think you had clearer and louder sound on Bonade, duo was also good (a little bit warmer..) but much clearer of all, the Bonade to my ears..

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

I am always surprised by how nice a ligature the inverted Bonade is!

I thought you played on a buffet RC. What is the one you play today?

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I recently bought a Yamaha CSVR-ASP. I just did a video comparing the CSVR, my old RC Prestige, and a new Buffet Tradition if you want to check it out 🙂 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZqE3KmigpjAYKw.html

@etienneyitian

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet thank you for you answer. I just watched it :) Take care :)

Also nice cat :)

Oof, the M/O's actually my favorite of those, having also played the Optimum for years 😆

To add something, maybe a gold Bonade would even better If you can find somewhere to try. Unfortunately in my country there are only silver Bonades to try, not gold ones. And I didn't like the silver Bonades, M/O worked best for me..

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried a gold Bonade! Maybe worth a try when I am ready for a change 🤔

What kind of barrel are you using

@callyclarinet

Жыл бұрын

Royal global Polaris

Have you ever tried Legere reeds?

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! They are great - there was a time when I preferred them when doubling on bass clarinet. A number of my students play on them, too. I always end up going back to cane reeds, but I definitely think they are worth a shot - even if it’s just to have a “balanced” and “unwarped” backup reed when the weather goes crazy! What do you play on? Have you given Legere a try? Thanks for checking out my channel!

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet I've tried european cut legere 3.50 on my BD5 mouthpiece but It didn't play well like the v12 3.5... my tuning went lower and sound was lifeless but I think If Vandoren would release some synthetic reed (for example v12s made from plastic like Legeres..), I think that would sale like crazy because most people would love them... That's my opinion.

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

That would be amazing!

I tell you one more time,I may become strenuous but the Bonade was the best of all, the most clear and loud sound, I think you should consider using It exclusively!!!

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks for the feedback! ❤️ Maybe I will again some day, as it is a great ligature. I use it on occasion, I’m just sick of having to buy a new one every couple months when the screw breaks! But maybe I should buy them in bulk so I don’t have to worry?

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet So, the build quality isn't that good on Bonades??? WOW! I didn't know that, I though you can own a Bonade for a lifetime!

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet ???? You don't have something to tell about this???

@callyclarinet

4 жыл бұрын

The screw mechanism isn’t great, and the ligature is slippery. I have found I need to screw them on pretty tight especially when switching between Bb and A clarinets. I like the Vandoren screw mechanism because it screws from both sides and gives even pressure.

@jimis3167

4 жыл бұрын

@@callyclarinet M/O is also just a bit slippery, It goes upwards If I srew tight. I think the duo (BG) is the most stable of them all, right?

A gold plated ligature does not create more resistance. It may darken your tone a bit but it does not provide more resistance. Please do not mislead other clarinet players.

I thought they all sounded the same lol

@callyclarinet

5 ай бұрын

You know... some ligatures feel more different than they actually sound, lol