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LIGATURES
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RYAN SARANICH
ALEX TERRIER
MAGDALENA JAKUBSKA
PHILLIPE PORTEJOIE
PATRICK TRAHAN
ANNA STEPANOVA
ASYA FATEYEVA JIMMY MERCHANT
DEREK BROWN
PAWEL GUSNAR
JAVIER A. OCAMPO
SHANNON KENNEDY
GREG OSBY
JIMMY BOWLAND MIGUEL VILLAFRUELA
BENCE SZEPESI
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 conditions, change only one parameter or component at a time and test the new ligature for smoothness in transition between registers, consistent volume and its sound quality in the lower, middle, and upper ranges.
3. At the same time, listen for the subtle differences when playing pianissimo and fortissimo passages.
4. Test how easily you can play staccato and articulate throughout the instrument.
5. It is always better to play test with another player who knows your regular sound and can assist you to appreciate how you feel while playing, what you hear when you play and finally what the audience hears.
Try various ligature models because different types of ligatures meet different requirements.
Remember: “The best ligature is the one that fits you”
Musicians frequently ask if the ligature really influence the sound of the instrument. Can a small metal or synthetic piece change the color, the projection or the sound? The answer is YES.
The material (metal or fabric), 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 its projection.
Metal ligatures are perfect for large concert halls and for soloists that need more sound. Gold plated provides a bigger response and a rounder sound. Fabric ligatures are recommended for small rooms or when looking for a more intimate sound. They are perfect for ensemble works.
Today’s players need more than one ligature since they will need a different kind of ligature depending on their work or the situation they are in, whether the style is jazz or classical.
Every BG Ligature provides a distinct sound for each situation and style of music.
BG Ligatures are hand-made in France and inspected three times to ensure optimal quality.
How to choose your ligature
HOW TO CHOOSE A LIGATUREEach ligature has its own sound benefit
Why does BG only make inverted ligatures?
Sound comes from the vibrations of the reed and mouthpiece and we optimize them by using exclusively “one screw” ligatures. Reeds vibrate from top to bottom thanks to empty canals. Any pressure point on the reed has an effect on the sound. Using screws in contact with the reed alters vibrations.
Metal vs Fabric ligatures
BRIGHT SOUND - Large concert halls - Orchestral works - Solo performances
ROUND SOUND- Small concert halls - Ensemble works & chamber
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ROSE GOLDL59 Soprano SaxL19 Alto SaxL49 Tenor SaxL69 Baritone Sax
TRADITION: DIRECT PROJECTION
SILVER PLATEDL57 Soprano SaxL17 Alto SaxL47 Tenor SaxL67 Baritone Sax
SILVER PLATED
CLEAR, BRILLIANT, COLOURFUL SOUND
BRILLIANT,COLOURFUL SOUND
COLOURFUL SOUND, SOFT AND DEEP
BRILLIANT, COLOURFUL SOUND. EXCEPTIONAL RADIANCE
GOLD LACQUERED
ROSE GOLD 24K GOLD PLATED
GOLD LACQUEREDL50 Soprano SaxL10 Alto SaxL40 Tenor SaxL60 Baritone Sax
24K GOLD PLATEDL51 Soprano SaxL11 Alto SaxL41 Tenor SaxL61 Baritone Sax
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR METAL LIGATURE FOR SAX
Elegant sound(DUO): GREAT PROJECTION
Powerful sound
Floating ligatureLess contact pointsVibrates freely
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Direct sound projectionFree blowingThe soloist’s ligature
4 PLATINGS = 4 BENEFITSSilver plated = Bright soundGold lacquered = Brilliant soundRose Gold = Softer, deeper sound24K gold plated = Richer sound
SILVER PLATED
BRIGHT SOUND BRILLIANT, COLOURFUL SOUND
SOFTER, DEEPER AND MORE FLEXIBLE SOUND
RICHER SOUND IN AL REGISTERS
GOLD LACQUERED
ROSE GOLD 24K GOLD PLATED
SILVER PLATEDLDS Soprano SaxLD Alto SaxLDT Tenor Sax
GOLD LACQUEREDLDS0 Soprano SaxLD0 Alto SaxLDT0 Tenor Sax
ROSE GOLDLDS9 Soprano SaxLD9 Alto SaxLDT9 Tenor Sax
24K GOLD PLATEDLDS1 Soprano SaxLD1 Alto SaxLDT1 Tenor Sax
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4 PLATINGS = 4 BENEFITSSilver plated = Bright soundGold lacquered = Brilliant soundRose Gold = Softer, deeper, balanced,
flexible sound24K gold plated = Richer sound
FLEX
ROUND SOUND ROUND AND WARM SOUND CLEAR AND BRILLIANT SOUND
BRILLIANT SOUND. EXCEPTIONAL RADIANCE
STANDARD
EACH LIGATURE HAS ITS OWN SOUND BENEFIT
5 OPTIONS = 5 BENEFITSNo plate = Round soundRubber = Round & Warm soundBrass = Clear soundSilver plated = Clear and brilliant sound24K gold plated = Exceptional radiance
FLEXLFS Soprano SaxLFA Alto SaxLFT Tenor SaxLFB Bartitone SaxLFSY Venova® Yamaha
FLEX Rubber
Brass
Silver Plated
24K Gold Plated
SUPER REVELATION FLEX RED
REVELATION SILVER
FLEX REDLFS 9 Soprano SaxLFA 9 Alto SaxLFT 9 Tenor SaxLFB 9 Baritone Sax
STANDARDL16 Sopranino SaxL14 Soprano SaxL12 Alto SaxL13 Tenor SaxL15 Baritone Sax
REVELATION SILVERL12 RS Alto Sax
SUPER REVELATIONL14 SR Soprano saxL12 SR Alto SaxL13 SR Tenor saxL15 SR Baritone Sax
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FABRIC LIGATURE FOR SAX
ABS PLASTIC CAPINCLUDED WITH ALL
LIGATURES
“The best ligature is the one that fits you”
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FLEX JAZZLFJ0 Soprano Sax Otto LinkLFJ4 Alto Sax Beechler, Ballite
LFJ6 Tenor SaxLarsen, Dukoff, Rousseau, Yanagisawa.
LFJ7 Tenor Sax Selmer, Lebayle, Jody Jazz, Beechler
LFJ9 Tenor SAx Otto Link
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FLEX JAZZ
ROUND SOUND
REVELATION JAZZ
CLEAR SOUND
REVELATION JAZZL21 RJ Tenor Sax Dukoff, LarsenL24 RJ Tenor Sax Otto Link
“The BG REVELATION JAZZ with the metal plate gives me that ideal
blend of both power and control” REVELATION SILVER JAZZ
REVELATION SILVER JAZZL12 RSJ Alto Sax Meyer ebonite
BRILLIANT SOUND
SILVER PLATED
BRIGHT SOUND
GOLD LACQUERED
ROSE GOLD 24K GOLD PLATED
BRILLIANT AND FULL SOUND
COLORFUL SOUND, SOFT AND DEEP
COLORFUL SOUND. RICHER IN ALL REGISTERS
UNIVERSAL JAZZ: Fits 90% of all ALTO & TENOR metal mouthpieces
UNIVERSAL JAZZ ALTO & TENOR METAL MPL27 MJ Silver platedL20 MJ Gold lacqueredL29 MJ Rose GoldL21 MJ 24k Gold plated
Bright soundLarge and colorful low register
Flexible & easy control
Including Otto Link !
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR JAZZ LIGATURE
EASY & FASTTO FIND YOUR
JAZZ LIGATURE
Jimmy Bowland Review of BG DUO ligatures for Jazz
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MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS Bag with 6 pcsA10 S Black Small 0.8 mmA10 L Black Large 0.8 mmA11 S Clear Small 0.4 mmA11 L Clear Large 0.4 mmA12 S Clear Small 0.9 mmA12 L Clear Large 0.9 mm
HOW TO IMPROVE EASILY YOUR COMFORT OF PLAYING
LARGE SMALL
MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS: 2 SIZES - 3 THICKNESSES - 2 FINISHES
AVAILABLE IN BAG OF 6 PCS OR IN
REUSABLE PLASTIC BOX OF 48 PCS
REED PERFORMER : SAVE REEDS & ENJOY LONGER
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REED PERFORMERS Bag with 3 pcsA80 S Soprano & Alto Sax + Bb ClarA80 L Tenor & Baritone Sax + Bass Clar
POUCH FOR NECK & MOUTHPIECES: BREATHABLE MESH
Protects the mouthpiece from damage from teeth and increases comfort from the vibrations which distort the players perception of their tone. Made from soft and long lasting material.
ON NATURAL CANES: Makes good reeds last twice as long Saves bad reeds improving the playability Gives warmer tone to weak & fuzzy reeds
ON SYNTHETIC REEDS: Gives a more round sound through all registers Helps give a better grip to the ligature
Made from a very soft mesh material to protect the neck and the mouthpiece. BG pouches are breathable. Velcro closure.
POUCH
PM For mp of Alto & soprano sax; Bb &Eb Clarinets
PML For all mp of sax and clarinet
PA For necks of alto and baritone sax
PT1 For mp and neck mounted. Tenor sax
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PAPML
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REED PERFORMERS Box with 30 pcs A80 SB Soprano & Alto Sax + Bb ClarA80 LB Tenor & Baritone Sax + Bass Clar
MOUTHPIECE CUSHIONS Box with 48 pcsA10 SB Black Small 0.8 mmA10 LB Black Large 0.8 mmA11 SB Clear Small 0.4 mmA11 LB Clear Large 0.4 mmA12 SB Clear Small 0.9 mmA12 LB Clear Large 0.9 mm
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CAPS FOR LIGATURESACB3 Alto Sax Fabric
ACB5 Alto Sax Tradition
ACB6 Alto Sax + Bb Clarinet DUO
ACB9 Alto Sax Flex
ACB10 Alto Sax Metal MP Metal JAZZ
ACB18 Alto Sax Metal MP Flex
ACB5 Tenor Sax Metal MP Fabric
ACB6 Tenor Sax Flex + Tradition
ACB6 Tenor Sax Metal MP Fabric
ACB7 Tenor Sax Fabric
ACB10 Tenor Sax Metal MP Flex + Metal JAZZ
ACB12 Tenor Sax DUO
ACB17 Tenor Sax Metal MP Flex
ACB5 Soprano Sax Fabric
ACB5 Soprano Sax DUO
ACB11 Soprano Sax Tradition
ACB16 Soprano Sax Flex
ACB19 Soprano Sax Metal MP Flex
ACB16 Sopranino Sax Fabric
ACB7 Baritone Sax Flex + Tradition
ACB4 Baritone Sax Fabric
SCREWS for Metal & Flex LigaturesASGP Sax + Clarinet Gold Plated
ASGP9 Sax + Clarinet Rose Gold
ASSP Sax + Clarinet Silver Plated
NUTS for Fabric LigaturesANGL Sax ligature Gold lacquered
ANNP Clarinet + Sax Jazz lig Nickel plated
AS GP
AS GP9
AS SP
AN GL
AN NP
DUO PARTS HOLDER KITADRH Sax + clarinet - Set + allen key
AD RH
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