Multi-tonal ligature

Details Multi-tonal ligature Multi-tonal ligature

1997-08-27

1999-12-07

Nappi, Robert E.

Music

Instruments

Wind

84383R, G10D 902

Patent

active

059987154

ABSTRACT:
A ligature for use on a mouthpiece of a woodwind musical instrument. The ligature has a flexible or semi-flexible body and can be fastened to encircle the mouthpiece and reed assembly. A cradle is connected to the inside of the body and an insert is removably received in the cradle. A plurality of inserts are provided for selection of a needed insert. Flaps are positioned over or under the cradle as needed to produce desired tonal effects.

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The Woodwind Catalog, Spring/Summer 1999, p. 78.

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