The invention concerns a ligature (1) for attaching a single flapping reed (3) to a mouthpiece (2) of a musical instrument, comprising a main body secured to said mouthpiece and: a holding member of the reed (3), movably mounted between a stress position in which it exerts on the reed (3) an immobilization stress of the reed (3) and at least one release position in which it releases said stress in order to authorize a displacement of the reed (3), a control lever pivotally mounted between a rest position in which it cooperates with the holding member so that said holding member occupies the stress position thereof and at least one actuated position in which it stresses the holding member in the release position thereof, and an elastic return member. Wind musical instruments.

A reed includes: a reed main body having a plate shape, the reed main body including a fixed part fixed to a mouthpiece, and a vibrating part that extends from the fixed part and vibrates; and a sensor part that is disposed inside the vibrating part or on an inner surface of the vibrating part, the inner surface of the vibrating part facing the mouthpiece, the sensor part comprising an effective sensor portion that detects vibration of the vibrating part.

A reed includes: a reed main body having a plate shape, the reed main body including a fixed part fixed to a mouthpiece, and a vibrating part that extends from the fixed part and vibrates; and a sensor part that is disposed inside the vibrating part or on an inner surface of the vibrating part, the inner surface of the vibrating part facing the mouthpiece, the sensor part comprising an effective sensor portion that detects vibration of the vibrating part.

A ligature for a mouthpiece of a musical instrument that includes a puller that includes a plurality of through holes, a cord for passing through the plurality of through holes, and a bridge configured to straddle the puller and engage the mouthpiece, the bridge including a plate, an arm extending from the plate, and a mouthpiece skate extending from the arm; and a fastener for securing the puller and the bridge.

A ligature for a mouthpiece of a musical instrument that includes a puller that includes a plurality of through holes, a cord for passing through the plurality of through holes, and a bridge configured to straddle the puller and engage the mouthpiece, the bridge including a plate, an arm extending from the plate, and a mouthpiece skate extending from the arm; and a fastener for securing the puller and the bridge.

A recorder, comprising a head (1) with a mouthpiece (2) suitable for blowing air and a bevel (3) with a window (4) for connection to an inner duct located adjacent to the edge (3.1) of said bevel (3), where the window (4) is capable of allowing adjustment of the tab (5) of a mute (6) that has removable connection means (7) around the head (1), characterized in that it comprises a rim (8) formed by two circumferential arcs (9) that respectively emerge from one of the sides of the window (4) and are arranged symmetrically along at least part of the contour of the window. head (1) in a section thereof located in the transverse plane that contains the edge (3.1) of the bevel (3), and where said rim (8) is capable of allowing the support of the removable connection means (7) of the mute (6) on it.

A mouthpiece cap for a wind instrument including a body defining a cavity substantially complementarily shaped to a mouthpiece for a wind instrument. The body includes a top portion, a bottom portion that extends further than the top portion, and a plenum about a front end of the body. The mouthpiece cap further including a reed support positioned about a bottom portion of the body.

A mouthpiece cap for a wind instrument including a body defining a cavity substantially complementarily shaped to a mouthpiece for a wind instrument. The body includes a top portion, a bottom portion that extends further than the top portion, and a plenum about a front end of the body. The mouthpiece cap further including a reed support positioned about a bottom portion of the body.

A woodwind reed storage and maintenance device conveniently fits directly onto the reed bearing end of a musical instrument. The storage and maintenance device includes a reed storage space, humidity control device space, and a humidity gauge. The storage and maintenance device is used to maintain a reed while still located on the musical instrument at a specifically-chosen constant humidity level for optimal performing condition and maximum reed life. The storage and maintenance device protects the reed from physical damage and from damage due to changing humidity levels in the ambient surroundings. The storage and maintenance device accurately measures and displays temperature and humidity information corresponding to the reed storage space inside the device.

A woodwind instrument reed is strip-shaped and has a vamp on one side in a longitudinal direction. The reed includes a resin matrix containing a liquid crystal polymer as a principal component, and a layered mineral dispersed in the resin matrix. A method for producing a woodwind instrument reed that is strip-shaped and has a vamp on one side in a longitudinal direction includes charging a composition for forming the reed into a cavity of a mold from a longitudinal end on a side opposite to the vamp to be formed. The composition contains a liquid crystal polymer as a principal component, and a layered mineral.