Yes. A decent ligature can make a sizeable difference to your sound and responsiveness from your reed and mouthpiece. When comparing between a basic brass ligature and any of the more premium products, the difference you can feel in both playability and comfortability is staggering.
Does the ligature matter?
No, no they don't. The proof being that if you play long enough your reed will stick to your mouthpiece. You can take your ligature off and play without one for a while (until the pressure of your mouth pops the reed off) and you will most likely notice NO DIFFERENCE!Dec 9, 2008
Which is the purpose of the ligature on an instrument?
A ligature is a device which holds a reed onto the mouthpiece of a single-reed instrument such as a saxophone or clarinet. The ligature must secure the reed firmly against the table of the mouthpiece while allowing it to vibrate freely.
Does ligature affect sound clarinet?
Many clarinetists believe that ligatures won't make a discernible difference in sound, but this isn't the case. Although ligatures will not yield quite as obvious of a difference as mouthpieces or clarinets, they do offer subtle differences in sound and response.
Why do ligatures matter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAqL1nVQfFs
Do all ligatures fit all mouthpieces?
The diameter and shape of different mouthpieces varies so sometimes you need to get special sizes to fit. For example, a ligature for a metal tenor sax mouthpiece won't fit on a hard rubber tenor mouthpiece. And some mouthpieces just have an odd shape, like the metal Otto Links that have a ridge on top.
How tight should the ligature be?
The "proper" firmness of a ligature is roughly the equivalent of holding the reed with your thumb on the mouthpiece.
What does a ligature do?
A ligature is a device which holds a reed onto the mouthpiece of a single-reed instrument such as a saxophone or clarinet. The ligature must secure the reed firmly against the table of the mouthpiece while allowing it to vibrate freely. The earliest ligatures were lengths of string wrapped over the reed and tied.
How much do ligatures cost?
At between $25 and over $100 each, the leather ligature is a bit more of an investment.
Which way does my ligature go?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSLJjIAY9rI
Where does the ligature go on a mouthpiece?
Of course, if the ligature is too loose that can be a problem also. left mouthpiece: ligature towards the back, right mouthpiece: ligature towards the front. Depending on which way you move your ligature, there are consistent changes to your sound.