How Do You Put A Reed On A Clarinet?
• Make sure you have a ligature. Ligatures can be made of metal or leather – metal ones are silver colored and usually tighten with two screws. Leather ones are more expensive, are usually black, and normally have only one screw. They usually come with the instrument, but can also be bought separately. Ligatures are universally designed for right-handed players: the screw you turn will point to your right side. • A metal ligature. Metal ligatures are cheaper, and can work just fine, but tend to have a tendency to “bite” the reed (create indentations on the bottom where the clamps are that make it difficult to change the positioning of the reed after being played once) • A leather ligature Leather ligatures are more expensive, but create a better sound, and do not bite the reed. The system with one screw is easier and quicker to adjust, and the pressure on the reed is more evenly distributed. They usually come with more expensive instruments, or can be bought separately. • Decide on a r
