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LIGATURES for SAXOPHONE HOW DOES A LIGATURE AFFECT THE SOUND ?
HOW TO CHOOSE A LIGATURE: FABRIC VS METAL
Musicians frequently ask: Can a ligature really influence the sound of my instrument? Can a small piece of metal or synthetic change the color, the projection or the sound?
Fabric ligatures and metal ligatures cannot be compared. One is not better than the other, they are simply different. Studies done by BG since 1985 have concluded that the type of ligature used depends on the setting: studio or auditorium, rehearsal or performance.
The answer is YES. The sound is generated through the vibrations both of the mouthpiece and the reed, therefore the ligature is a key piece holding both together.
Every musician must have several ligatures because every BG ligature provides a different sound for each situation and type of music.
The vibrations between the mouthpiece, the ligature and the reed make the notes easier, cleaner and faster to articulate.
In Fabric Ligatures, the presence of the metal on the base plate increases the brightness and the projection of the sound. With just a rubber base, the warm sound is strengthened. Each ligature satisfies specific needs.
The ligature helps the musician to articulate the notes. The material (metal or synthetic), its density, plating, the point of pressure on the reed and many other factors are all decisive when talking about the color of the sound and it’s projection. It su "ces to make a simple comparis on: if we hit our leg with our hand, we will create a dampened sound, if we hit a table with our hand, we will create a cleanerbrighter sound. The same thing happens when talking about the existing relation between the ligature and the sound that we are going to obtain. The leather ligature or synthetic leather provides a rounder sound, while the metal ligature helps us obtain higher volume and projection in the sound. These days musicians must have more than one ligature since they will need a different kind of ligature dependi ng on their work or the situation they are in. It is not the same to perform in a small concert hall and in a big auditorium. The needs of a soloist are different than when performing in an ensembl e, whether the style is jazz or classical. Every BG Ligature provides a distinct sound for each situation and style of music. Choosing the ligature will dep end on the sound that the musician desires, the music he is playing and the auditorium where the concert takes place. BG has studied the acoustics and the behavior of the materials since 1985.
Fabric ligatures are recommended for small rooms or when looking for a more intimate sound. They are perfect for ensemble works. Metal ligatures are perfect for big concert halls and for soloists that need more sound. Gold plated ligatures provides a bigger response and a rounder sound.
FABRIC LIGATURE
METAL LIGATURE
Round Sound
Open & bright sound with projection
! Small concert halls ! Ensemble works and chamber music ! Intimate sound
! Large concert halls ! Orchestral works ! Solo performances
ONE LIGATURE FOR EACH SITUATION Every musician must have several ligatures because every BG ligature provides a different sound for each situation and type of music.
BG’s ligatures provide a b alanced sound in all registers.
In Fabric Ligatures, the presence of the metal on the base plate increases the brightness and the projection of the sound.
Today, all musicians need to have more than one ligature as every ligature satisfies specific needs.
With just a rubber base, the warm sound is strengthened. Each ligature satisfies specific needs.
WHY DOES BG ONLY MAKE INVERTED LIGATURES ?
e c n e r e f f i D e h t e k a FRANCK BICHON: HOW TO CHOOSE A LIGATURE M s l i a t e D n e h W
Sound comes from the vibrations of the reed and mouthpiece and we optimize them by using exclusively “one screw” ligatures.
Metal ligatures are perfect for big concert halls and for soloists that need more sound. Gold plated ligatures provides a bigger response and a rounder sound. Fabric ligatures are recommended for small rooms or when looking for a more intimate sound. It is recommended that the musician who normally uses metal ligatures changes to fabric ligatures when...
Reeds vibrate from top to bot tom thanks to empty canals. Any pressure point on the reed has an effect on the sound.
- performing in smaller rooms - looking for a more intimate sound
Using screws in contact with the reed damages / alters vibrations.
It is recommended that the musician who normally uses fabric ligatures changes to metal ligatures when... - performing in bigger rooms - more sound is needed but with the same effort
Each BG ligature gives different sounds.
For a long time it was thought that the ligature was to maintain pressure against the mouthpiece. Nowadays, we know that this is false and that both the mouthpiece and the ligature vibrate slightly and have an important role in the creation, projection and color of the sound. Each BG ligature provides a different sound for each moment. Therefore, the process of choosing the ligature is extremely important. Try different BG ligature models. It is important to remember that ligatures made out of synthetic leather are preferred when playing in small concert rooms, chamber music, bands and orchestra, etc...
How to choose a ligature 1. Play music that you know well with your own ligature first to create your sound reference in the room where you are testing. 2. Under the same conditio ns, change only one paramete r or component at a time and test the new ligature for smoothness in transition betwee n registers, consistent volume and its sound quality in the lower, middle, and upper ranges. 3. At the same time, listen for the subtle di #erences when playing pianissimo and fortissimo passages. 4. Test how easily you can play staccato.
On the other hand, metal ligatures are preferred when playing in big rooms, as a soloist, and during those times when you need more volume.
5. If possible, it is always better to play test with another player who knows your regular sound and can assist you to appreciate the following 3 key points: a.-) How you feel while playing b.-) what you hear when you play c.-) what the audience hears
In addition, no matter the model, the presence of gold (plated gold) in the ligatures make the results even better.
6. Try various ligature models because di #erent types of ligatures meet di #erent requirements.
Remember: All BG ligatures are handmade in France, under strict tolerances (weight, metal surface, design, etc ). All designs are registered.
7. Remember: “The best ligature is the one that fits you” - Franck Bichon.
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LIGATURES for SAXOPHONE 4 FABRIC LIGATURE MODELS
SUPER REVELATION $ $ $ $
STANDARD
REVELATION SILVER
The Soloist’s ligature Exceptional radiance Easy staccato A more brilliant & compact
$ $ $ $
sound due to the 24 K gold plate
For ensemble work Silver plated plate Clearer sound Stable intonation in all registers
$ $ $ $
GREG OSBY
FLEX
For ensemble work & chamber music Rubber plate Rounder sound Precise articulation
$ $ $ $
Without plate Round sound Homogeneous in all registers Durable
TRADITION: THE SOLOIST’S LIGATURE Direct sound projection, BrillIant sound, Free blowing. 4 finishes.
1 screw ligature DEREK BROWN
SILVER PLATED
ROSE GOLD
GOLD LACQUERED
24K GOLD PLATED
Clear, Brilliant and colorful sound
Colorful sound, soft and deep
Brilliant and colorful sound
Brilliant and colorful sound, exceptional radiance
BARTEK DU#
DUO: ANOTHER BG INNOVATION INNOVATION BG Holds reed and mouthpiece securely together 1 Ligature for 3 di"erent mouthpieces Bb Clarinet Alto Sax Alto JAZZ Sax (Hard Rubber)
$ $
INNOVATION BG
PAT BE LLIVEAU
! Floating Ligature $ Minimum rails connection with mouthpiece and reeds ! Free vibration of the reed ! Perfect for natural and synthetic reeds
DUO: THE ORCHESTRAL AND SOLOIST´S LIGATURE Focused tone, precise articulations, homogeneous in all registers, great projection of sound PATRICK T RAHAN
SILVER PLATED
ROSE GOLD
GOLD LACQUERED
24K GOLD PLATED
Focused tone, clear sound
Focused tone, softer, deeper and flexible sound
Focused tone, brilliant & colorful sound
Focused tone, brilliant & round sound
SHANNON KENNEDY
LIGATURES POUR JAZZ
REVELATION SILVER JAZZ Clearer sound Easy Staccato Silver plated plate
REVELATION JAZZ Clear sound Easy Staccato Brass plate
FLEX JAZZ Fits most budgets Round sound Durable
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UNIVERSAL JAZZ Fits all Metal Mouthpieces for Alto + Tenor Sax Matte finish
DUO
TRADITION
Focused tone Precise articulations
Direct projection Brilliant sound Easy to play
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W h e n D e t a i l s M a k e t h e D i f f e r e n c e
LIGATURES for SAXOPHONE FLEX
STANDARD
REVELATION SILVER
SUPER REVELATION
Round sound. Even tone in all registers
Round and warm sound Easy to play
Clear sound. Easy Staccato
More compact and brilliant sound Easy Staccato
$ $ $ $ $
Fits most budgets Without plate Easy to adjust Indestructible Durable
$ $
For ensemble work and chamber music Rubber plater
$ $ $
For ensemble work Silver plated plate Stable intonation in all registers
$ $ $
The Soloist’s ligature Exceptional radiance A more brilliant and com pact sound due to the 24 K gold plate
No plate
Rubber plate
Silver plated plate
24K Gold plated plate
LFA Alto Sax
L12 Alto Sax
L12RS Alto Sax
L12SR Alto Sax
LFT Tenor Sax
L13 Tenor Sax
LFS Soprano Sax
L14 Soprano Sax
LFSB Baritone Sax
L15 Baritone Sax
L13SR Tenor Sax L14SR Soprano Sax FREE BG ABS PLASTIC CAP
L16 Sopranino Sax
L15SR Baritone Sax
FLEX JAZZ
REVELATION JAZZ
REVELATION SILVER JAZZ
UNIVERSAL JAZZ
For a round sound. Even tone in all registers
Clear sound. Easy staccato
Clearer and brilliant sound. Easy staccato
Full sound
Brass plate
Silver plated plate
L21RJ Tenor Sax Dukoff / Larsen Metal MP
L12RSJ Alto Sax For Meyer Ebonite MP
e c n e r e f plate f i No J0 D LFSoprano Sax e For Otto Link MP h t Metal LF J4 e Alto Sax k For Beechler, a Metal MP Bellite MLF J6 Tenor Sax s l i For Larsen, Dukoff a Yanagisawa t Rousseau, e Metal MP D LF J7 Sax n Tenor For Selmer, Jody Jazz e Lebayle, Beechler h WMetal MP
Fits all Metal Mouthpieces for Alto + Tenor Sax Silver matt L28MJ Alto & Tenor Sax Metal mouthpieces Gold Matt L29MJ Alto & Tenor Sax Metal mouthpieces
Brass plate DUO & TRADITION Ligatures fit on ebonite jazz mouthpieces
L24RJ Tenor Sax For Otto Link Metal MP
FREE BG ABS CAP + SET OF
LF J9 Tenor Sax For Otto Link Metal MP
REED PERFORMER WITH JAZZ LIGATURE
MADE IN FRANCE 4/6
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LIGATURES for SAXOPHONE DUO Focused tone, precise articulations Homogeneous in all registers, direct sound projection
FREE BG ABS PLASTIC CAP
Silver plated Focused tone, clear sound
Rose Gold Focused tone, softer, deeper and flexible sound
Gold Lacquered Focused tone, brilliant & colorful sound
24K Gold Plated Focused tone, brilliant & round sound
LD Alto Sax + Bb Cl arinet
LD9 Alto Sax + Bb Cla rinet
LD0 Alto Sax + Bb Cla rinet
LD1 Alto Sax + Bb Clar inet
LDS Soprano Sax
LDS9 Soprano Sax
LDS0 Soprano Sax
LDS1 Soprano Sax
LDT Tenor Sax
LDT9 Tenor Sax
LDT0 Tenor Sax
LDT1 Tenor Sax
TRADITION Direct sound projection, Brilliant sound, Free blowing
Silver plated Clear, Brilliant and colorful
Rose Gold Colorful sound, soft and deep
Gold Lacquered Brilliant and colorful sound
L17 Alto Sax
L19 Alto Sax
L10 Alto Sax
L57 Soprano Sax
L59 Saxo Soprano
L50 Soprano Sax
L47 Tenor Sax
L49 Tenor Sax
L40 Tenor Sax
L67 Baritone Sax
L67 Baritone Sax
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W h FREE BG ABS PLASTIC CAP e n D e t a i l s M a k e t h e D 24K Gold Plated Brilliant and colorful sound, i f exceptional radiance f e L11 r Alto Sax e n L51 c Soprano Sax e L41 Tenor Sax
L61 Baritone Sax
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ACCESSORIES for SAXOPHONE DISCOVERY PROKITS
DISCOVERY KITS
REED PERFORMER
MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS
The Essentials ACCESSORIES + SWAB
The Selection ACCESSORIES
On good reeds increases reed life x 2 Gives warmer tone to weak and fuzzy reeds
Protects the mouthpiece from damage from teeth & protects the teeth from the annoying vibrations. Reusable
DKS Alto & Soprano Sax
Reusable
A65 S + A80 S + 2 A11 L
Small
20% saving
DPK SA Alto Sax
Pack of 3 pcs.
Pack of 6 pcs :
A80 L
A10 S
Black
Small
0.8mm
Tenor & Baritone Sax
A10 L
Black
Large
0.8mm
A80 S
A11 S
Transparent
Small
0.4mm
Soprano & Alto Sax
A11 L
Transparent
Large
0.4mm
A12 L
Transparent
Large
0.9mm
A30 + A11 L + A65 S + A80 S
DPK ST Tenor Sax
In bulk: Delivered in a reusable plastic box with 30 pcs
A30 L + A11 L + A65 S + A80 L
A80 LB
Excellent stability. Lightweight & resistant (ABS) Packs flat
In bulk: Delivered in a reusable plastic box with 48 pcs
A10 SB Black
Small
0.8mm
A10 LB Black
Large
0.8mm
A80 SB
A11 SB Transparent Small
0.4mm
Soprano & Alto Sax
A11 LB Transparent
0.4mm
Tenor & Baritone Sax
STANDS
Large
Large
Felt protection to not
NUTS
scratch the bell
A42 Soprano sax
e c n e r MOUTHPIECE & NECK e POUCHES f f i D e PM h t e PML k a M s l i a PA t e D n e h W
Non Slippery Grips
Made from a very soft mesh material to protect your mouthpiece/neck. BG pouches are breathable. Velcro closure
AN GL
AN NP
CAPS
AN GL
Sax Ligature
Gold Lacquered
Made from ABS. See the table of equivalence on BG Site
AN NP
Clarinet + Sax Jazz Ligature
Nickel plated
SCREWS
Soprano & Alto Sax Mouthpieces
AS GP
Tenor & Baritone Sax Mouthpieces
Alto & Baritone Sax Neck
PT1 Tenor Sax mouthpieces & neck 1 part
AS GP9
ACB 3 Alto Sax
Fabric Ligature
ACB 4 Baritone Sax
Fabric Ligature
ACB 5 Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Metal MP
Fabric Ligature Metal Ligature Fabric Ligature
Metal Ligatur s AS GP
Sax + Clarinet
Gold Plated
AS GP9
Sax + Clarinet
Rose Gold
AS SP
Sax + Clarinet
Silver Plated
PARTS HOLDER KITS “DUO” DUO Ligatures
ACB 6 Tenor Sax
AS SP
Tradition Ligature
AD RH
Sax + Clarinet Set of 2 pcs + 1 screw driver
Red Color
ACB 7 Tenor Sax
Fabric Ligature
More information on BG website
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