A woodwind instrument ligature comprises a plurality of ligature bodies; each body having first and second ends; an aperture extending through each end; the apertures at each first end being coaxial and the apertures at each second end being coaxial; a first tensioning member located in the apertures of the first ends and a second tensioning member located in the apertures of the second ends; each tensioning member having a transversely extending bore, a fixing member extending through the bores of the tensioning members, the fixing member being adjustable to urge the tensioning members together or apart; wherein the ligature body comprises a flexible material having a length to wrap around a mouthpiece and reed for a musical instrument to form a channel to receive the mouthpiece and reed, with the tensioning members being connected by the fixing member in use; each end having first and second contact surfaces; wherein each end may be rotated about the tensioning member between first and second positions; wherein in the first position, the first contact surface faces inwardly toward the channel and the second contact surface faces outwardly in use and wherein in the second position, the second contact surface faces inwardly and the first contact surface faces outwardly from the channel in use.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wind instrument apparatus, comprising: an attachment element configured to attach the apparatus to a wind instrument, a spring structure attached to or comprised by the attachment element, and a support bar. The support bar is partially insertable into the elastic structure and the apparatus comprises a fastening mechanism configured to selectively fasten the support bar in relation to the elastic structure, so that the flexibility of the attachment element is adjustable in relation to the support bar.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wind instrument apparatus, comprising: an attachment element configured to attach the apparatus to a wind instrument, a spring structure attached to or comprised by the attachment element, and a support bar. The support bar is partially insertable into the elastic structure and the apparatus comprises a fastening mechanism configured to selectively fasten the support bar in relation to the elastic structure, so that the flexibility of the attachment element is adjustable in relation to the support bar.

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.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wind instrument apparatus, comprising: an attachment element configured to attach the apparatus to a wind instrument, a spring structure attached to or comprised by the attachment element, and a support bar. The support bar is partially insertable into the elastic structure and the apparatus comprises a fastening mechanism configured to selectively fasten the support bar in relation to the elastic structure, so that the flexibility of the attachment element is adjustable in relation to the support bar.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wind instrument apparatus, comprising: an attachment element configured to attach the apparatus to a wind instrument, a spring structure attached to or comprised by the attachment element, and a support bar. The support bar is partially insertable into the elastic structure and the apparatus comprises a fastening mechanism configured to selectively fasten the support bar in relation to the elastic structure, so that the flexibility of the attachment element is adjustable in relation to the support bar.

Apparatus for providing teeth position guide for single-reed woodwind music instruments are disclosed. The apparatus includes a mouthpiece patch containing top and bottom sides with at least two thickness layer formed therebetween. The bottom side is a flat surface having an adhesive means configured thereon. The top side is a split-level surface containing first and second levels having different thicknesses. A ledge is formed between the first level and the second level, whereby the ledge is configured as a position guide for upper incisor teeth of a player of woodwind instruments, when the mouthpiece patch is attached to a mouthpiece.

Apparatus for providing teeth position guide for single-reed woodwind music instruments are disclosed. The apparatus includes a mouthpiece patch containing top and bottom sides with at least two thickness layer formed therebetween. The bottom side is a flat surface having an adhesive means configured thereon. The top side is a split-level surface containing first and second levels having different thicknesses. A ledge is formed between the first level and the second level, whereby the ledge is configured as a position guide for upper incisor teeth of a player of woodwind instruments, when the mouthpiece patch is attached to a mouthpiece.

A keyed wind musical instrument (100, 101, 102) including an elongate tubular body (200) having a plurality of tone holes (201) extending through a surface of the elongate tubular body (200); at least one key member (202) attached to the elongate tubular body (200) adjacent at least one of said plurality of tone holes (201), the at least one key member (202) including: a closure portion (202B) movable between at least one of a closed configuration in which the closure portion (202B) substantially seals the tone hole (201), and, an opened configuration in which the closure portion (202B) is spaced apart from the tone hole (201) wherein the tone hole (201) is opened; and an attachment portion (202A) integrally formed with the closure portion (202B), the attachment portion (202A) being configured for attaching the key member (202) to the elongate tubular body (200); and wherein the integrally formed attachment portion (202A) and closure portion (202B) are configured to bias the closure portion (202B) towards the opened configuration.