Hello all. I sat in the audience last night to hear a performance on a 'D' that I care for. I noticed that it's starting to sound a little strident and am looking for some advice to make it less strident with a busy concert schedule coming up. -My initial thought is to start to improve its voice from either end and work my way towards the middle. - Would it be wise to add any liquids to the hammers during my tunings, knowing that withing a few hrs., the piano will be played for a performance? The reason this has to be done gradually for right now is quite simple: a very busy concert schedule coming up with time available to the instrument limited at best. From what I heard last night, it MIGHT take a little more than just needling to get it to where _I_ want it to be. Also, please be aware that no one has complained about the piano..quite he contrary..people have been very complimentary to me about the piano. Regardless, what I heard last night could be made better and I'm looking here for the advise and expertise of those here who may have been in a similar situation. -The one thing I have thought of is this: The piano will not be used the entire month of February with Phantom coming into the hall. It MIGHT be possible to work on it then, but again, I don't know if the piano will be available or accessible. Phantom takes up alot of space backstage.. Thoughts and ideas greatly appreciated, Phil Bondi(Fl)
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