About Phil Rovner

When Phil Rovner decided to take the common woodwind ligature and make it better, he drew upon his extensive experience in mechanical engineering, radar/microwave technology and acoustic technology for the concepts that would result in his first textile ligature, the Rovner® Dark. Having spent his entire lifetime engaged in problem-solving and innovative design for major corporations and technology firms, he felt certain he could significantly improve his own performance by improving the performance of his ligature, and he was absolutely right.

A professional musician who studied at the Peabody Institute and also in New York with Joe Allard, Phil's background also includes a solid education in music theory and performance. His attraction to woodwind instruments would ultimately influence his life in ways he could not have predicted.

The extraordinary success of his initial ligature design pushed Phil to continue his research and experimentation until gradually his company was able to offer not just one, but a full range of ligatures, each with its own characteristics and each producing its own distinct sound. He has also designed a small line of superbly engineered saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces that, like his ligatures, are real game-changers.

In his 75+ years of making music, Phil performed in big bands, night clubs, theatres and in the 29th division military band. He
pursued his love of performance well into his 80’s as a member or sub in several “rehearsal bands” including the Jerry Peterson
Band and the Hank Levy Legacy Big Band.

Although officially “retired” from Rovner Products as of 2014 he was a regular and welcome visitor at the Rovner facility, delighting in the company’s continued growth and success. His goal had always been to provide every type of woodwind player with
powerful, elegant, technically superior accessories that will enhance performance by providing not only accurate intonation and
ease of play, but also the inspiration to push each player to extend his or her performance boundaries.

Phil passed away in 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the global woodwind community. Thanks to his insatiable apetite for
excellence, Rovner® ligatures have been and will continue to be the ligatures of choice for discerning musicians the world over.

Clarinet Ligature Sizing Guide

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