>...Should I advise the resident of that studio that >playing that instrument too much (for extended periods without stopping to >rest) might be doing damage to the pianist? > >Ron Torrella, RPT >Piano Technician >University of Michigan >School of Music Ron, List, I'd ask how they feel about the touch first. If they are aware of the heavyness, mention you can do something about it and ask if they would like it reduced. If so, remove mass from the hammer heads using a gram machine to verify how much you remove. Start with 1 gram from each hammer head. The numbers you gave would allow it. Then let them use it for awhile. Keith McGavern, RPT kam544@earthlink.net Oklahoma Chapter 731
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