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  Ligature (music) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ligatures were first used in the early notation of Gregorian chant through the use of neumes.
During the renaissance in the 14th and 15th centuries, a system of musical notation known as white mensural notation was developed.
In modern notation, a ligature is a symbol such as a slur or phrase mark which connects notes into a single musical phrase.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ligature_(music)   (260 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Ligature (typography)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ligatures are a subset of a more general class of figures called "contextual forms", where the particular shape of a letter depends upon its context, such as surrounding letters or whether or not it appears at the end of a line.
This is just one of a series, which comprises ligatures for "fi", "fj" (absent in English but encountered in Esperanto, Norwegian, and other languages where "j" represents a vocalic or semi-vocalic sound), "fl", "ff", "ffi", and "ffl".
A number of ligatures have been employed with the Greek alphabet, in particular a ligature of omicron (Ο) and upsilon (Υ) which later gave rise to one of the letters of the Cyrillic alphabet — see Ou (letter).
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Ligature_(typography)   (1745 words)

  
 Ligature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In medieval notation, the ligature was a symbol indicating that two or more pitches should be joined together, indicating their pitches and rhythm.
The ligature was the early version of the beams used in modern notation.
The ligature is normally made of metal and acts as a clamp to hold the reed secure.
www.music.vt.edu /MUSICDICTIONARY/textl/Ligature.html   (110 words)

  
 Ligatures Alto Sax Tenor Saxophone Clarinet Ligature Rovner
Ligatures Alto Sax Tenor Saxophone Clarinet Ligature Rovner
Because there are no pressure points or rigid constraints on the reed, the reed seats evenly to the facing of the mouthpiece, thereby reducing stiffness and increasing tonal clarity.
Reeds which are totally unplayable with other ligatures will often perform well with the Rovner, which allows reed to swell and shrink without distorting the reed body.
www.musiccentralwebsite.com /ligatures.htm   (136 words)

  
 Ligature (music)
A ligature is also a device which holds a reed on to the mouthpiece of some woodwind instruments such as the saxophone and clarinet.
A ligature can be made out of either metal, such as brass, or it can be made of leather.
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www.mp3.fm /Ligature_(music).htm   (136 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/ligaturesafe
Ligature is a metal band from London with a mix of Death, Thrash and Hardcore.
The energy put into the performance belies the fact that at least 3/5 of the band are stoned to the gills and confirms that their transition from Devils Church headliners to high profile support slots such as this, is complete.
Ligature took it all in their stride and seemed unaffected by the recent loss of a guitarist.
www.myspace.com /ligaturesafe   (1348 words)

  
 Luyben Music: Accessories: Ligature
Current fans and prospective owners of the Luyben ligature will be pleased to learn that recent manufacturing refinements have made the popular B-flat clarinet ligature even better than it was before.
Luyben ligatures are manufactured under the supervision of Luyben Music, Kansas City, Missouri.
Although the ligature's design remains the same, it was recently discovered that the original mold, while close, was not exactly to Bob's original specifications.
www.luybenmusic.com /ligature.htm   (390 words)

  
 Clarinet Mouthpiece, Ligature, and Reed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ligatures are a subject of much debate among clarinetists.
The Texas School Music Project is a source for ideas and information concerning pedagogical practices in the music classroom or rehearsal hall.
The TSMP is a service provided to all music specialists by the faculty of the Department of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University.
www.tsmp.org /band/Ayer/mouthpiece.html   (1034 words)

  
 Robert Vinson Music Products
This ligature has been designed to improve the tone, response, and intonation of woodwind instruments by permitting the reed to vibrate more freely than it can with conventional metal, plastic, or fabric ligatures.
The ligature is made of polypropylene, will not break, and has the necessary stretch to permit removing and replacing without the need for tension screw adjustment.
To yield maximum benefit from this ligature in extending reed life, the reed should be thoroughly moistened and smoothed before playing.
www.great-river.com /equatone/products.htm   (403 words)

  
 Marks Music - Ligatures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The ligature affects the respon-siveness and tone of your reed/mouthpiece set-up.
Inverted ligatures are de-signed with the screws on top of the mouthpiece, opposite the reed.
The inverted ligature exerts a more even pressure on the reed and en-ables the reed to vibrate more freely.
www.marksmusic.com /ligatures.html   (70 words)

  
 Putting the Ligature Backwards
It should....maybe it wouldnt be as noticable on a student instrument, but the ligature is made to put the right amount of preassure right where the reed needs it.
It is true that you will get a better sound if the pressure from the ligature on the reed is distributed evenly but doesn`t mean that turning a ligature around will automatically achieve a better sound.
I have a Vandoren Optimum ligature which has three different plates that can be interchanged and each hold the reed differently but they are a bit expensive.
www.8notes.com /f/26_147675.asp   (367 words)

  
 Rovner Ligatures at Booths Music : UK Music Wholesaler : Sheet Music,Instrument Hire, Repair and Insurance.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
These features contribute to the playing characteristics for which Rovner ligatures are famous, even scales, accurate intonation and excellent control.
THE ROVNER MARK 3: A premium ligature that is extraordinary in all characteristics of tone, response and ease of playing.
For both Clarinets and Saxophones, this ligature embodies much of the tonal "centre" of a good metal ligature, but with the flexibility and freedom that are the hall mark of Rovner ligatures.
www.boothsmusic.co.uk /acatalog/rovnerligatures.htm   (209 words)

  
 Moratorium - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick
Prior to Moratorium I was in London Death/Thrash band Ligature.
Ligature put the emphasis on song-writing rather than out and out brutality recording two mini CD's, "Extinction Agenda" (1999) and "The Abolition of Guilt" (2000).
In that time Ligature played many shows across the UK with Akercocke, Zarathustra/Detrimentum, Throne of Nails, Desecration, Solace Denied, Thus Defiled, Regorge, Gorerotted and many others from the UK underground.
www.soundclick.com /bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=84873   (248 words)

  
 Schmitt Music | School Music
For clarinets: ligatures, mouthpiece brushes, mouthpiece caps, reeds, reed holders, swabs, and thumb rest pad.
For saxophones: lacquer polishing cloths, ligatures, mouthpiece brushes, mouthpiece caps, ligatures, neck straps, reeds, reed holders, and swabs.
The lyre serves as a temporary music stand for players who are moving or who are in tight quarters.
www.schmittmusic.com /SchoolMusic/woodwind2.htm   (501 words)

  
 Music - EnchantedLearning.com
Match the musical notes and rests to their names and values.
The picture shows three children with musical instruments (a drum, a guitar and a xylophone) and one child with no instrument.
Label the musical terms, including the clefs, the parts of a note, time signatures, repeats, accidentals, and so on.
www.enchantedlearning.com /music   (691 words)

  
 Luyben Music
Luyben Music was established in 1947 as a place where both professionals and students could share experiences in the arts.
Through the years, our emphasis has expanded from primarily a forum for teaching and playing to a retail facility providing print music, accessories and instruments for the musical community.
It is our goal as we celebrate our 58th year to continue to serve musicians, music lovers, and anyone needing music or musical equipment.
www.luybenmusic.com   (113 words)

  
 DiscountMusicSales.com Buffet Crampon Silver-Plated Bb Clarinet Ligature
This is an excellent ligature for anyone from Student to Professional.
This is purely cosmetic and does not affect the playing quality of the ligature at all.
We stand behind these ligatures 100% and know you won't be disappointed.
discountmusicsales.com /product/BSCL   (105 words)

  
 Texas A&M University - Commerce Department of Music
Her Master of Music degree, also in performance, is from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she studied with Ronald de Kant.
She serves as an adjudicator for the Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest (2004, 2005) and is the Selector for the TMEA 2006 All-State etudes for clarinet.
He holds a Bachelor of Music degree (Saxophone and Bassoon Performance) and a Master of Music degree (Saxophone Performance) from the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho.
www.tamu-commerce.edu /music/instrumental/woodwind.asp   (966 words)

  
 ff Fortissimo Padded Tension Ring Ligature for Woodwinds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Made in Spain, the new Fortissimo ligature (or as they call, "Padded Tension Ring") is a ligature that allows for the most possible vibration from your reed and mouthpiece.
By limiting the actual contact by the ligature on your mouthpiece and reed, this ligature frees up the vibration potential of the your setup.
However, when we used the exact same setup with the same reed and the new Fortissimo ligature, we were blown away by the difference.
www.kesslermusic.com /ff/ligature/tensionring.html   (390 words)

  
 List of musical topics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is so that those interested in the subject can monitor changes to the pages by clicking on Related Changes in the sidebar and on the bottom of the page.
If you want to create articles about music, consult the list of requested articles about music.
Do note, however, that there is already a list of musical instruments, a list of musical instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number, a list of musical ensembles, and similar lists exist at composer, musician, record producers, arranger, list of genres of music, list of record labels, and list of songs by name.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_musical_topics   (459 words)

  
 BG Metal Tradition Saxophone Ligatures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
I received this ligature for Christmas and was astounded by the difference it made compared to my old Rovner.
This ligature is the best I've ever played on, however it only lasts about a year or two.
When it's time is up, the ligature is unable to create a sufficient seal between the reed and the mouthpiece.
www.music123.com /BG-Metal-Tradition-Saxophone--Ligatures-i80382.music   (262 words)

  
 Vandoren Bass Clarinet Mouthpieces at MSN Shopping
Vandoren Optimum Ligature for V16 Tenor Sax w/Cap
Optimum Ligature for V16 Tenor Sax w/Cap - With Vandoren's...
Vertical and symmetrical tightening:- Adjusts easily on the mouthpiece.- The reed remains exactly in place.- Neither reed nor ligature are compressed at the sides.
shopping.msn.com /results/shp/?bCatId=8804,av=2-4205446   (665 words)

  
 Ligature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Rather than continuing to be fascinated by new music, I'm starting seek out albums I loved in my adolescence.
Somehow, the music I listened to in my high school years has achieved a sort of nigh infallibility.
As the sheer amount of music available has ballooned, my skepticism about finding bands I'll love has also increased.
ligature.blogspot.com   (1100 words)

  
 Dolmetsch Online - Music Dictionary Li - Lz
So-called because of the syncopated or bluesy rhythms the verse borrowed from the music of the era, the tradition evolved with Hughes into a practice of pitching verse in conjunction with musicians.
Their music is popular and the joropo, a llanero dance, has become the national dance of Venezuela.
Music exists for one as well as for ensembles of viols known as “lyra consorts” played in the “lyra-way.” Composers such as Hume, Coperario, Jenkins, Lawes, Simpson and the obscure Ditrich Stöffken among many, many others contributed to a repertoire which numbers almost 5000 pieces
www.dolmetsch.com /defsl1.htm   (8275 words)

  
 Mensural Notation
In Mensural Notation, several notes can be combined together to form ligatures.
In a ligature, the relationship between any two adjacent notes can be either triple (3) or duple (2).
The relationship between the long and breve is the modus, and if the modus is triple (three breves to the long), then it is major.
www.music.vt.edu /musicdictionary/textm/MensuralNotation.html   (218 words)

  
 Nick Rail Music - Feature Items
The ligature assists the performer in seeking a more responsive and free playing sound.
The Rovner Eddie Daniels II Signature Ligature is like no other ligature in the world.
Designed by Eddie Daniels and Phil Rovner as a professional ligature for both clarinet and saxophone players, this is the Originator.
nickrailmusic.com /catalog.cfm?catalogId=47   (440 words)

  
 Search Results - Musicroom.com - Sheet Music for Musicians   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Andrew Clements of the Guardian newspaper says 'Maw is a composer who has been at pains to remake connections with the late-romantic tradition, and Odyssey is a convincing reassertion of its continuing relevance'.
This highly programmatic work is based on the story of Odysseus and his encounters with the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the Sorceress Circe, and the enchanting Sirens among others.
Digital sheet music is available for immediate viewing and download to your printer when your purchase has been completed.
www.musicroom.com /search.aspx?searchtext=Odyssey   (245 words)

  
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 Musicstudents.com Current Selection
Greensleeves is a traditional Irish tune that has also been used as a Christmas carol.
This piece is a traditional tune in a minor key.
This piece is a traditional German tune that we have here applied to a jazz style.
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