[CAUT] too tall?

[John Minor]

I'm curious, are these pianos actually NOT their original height for one 
reason or another? Wrong leg/caster relationship? I believe Hamburg 
Steinway specs give a key height measurement FROM THE FLOOR! IMHO 
concert instrument keys should be pretty much the same height above the 
floor.

John Minor
University of Illinois



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Alan wrote:
So this must be Arnaldo Cohen. We had the same issue here in Spokane 
with the Symphony. He is very sensitive to keyboard height. We have a 
piece of 3/4” plywood just for that purpose. It will work fine for him. 
We also have three benches – one Jansen with normal length legs, one 
with legs 2” longer, and a chair with a back to accommodate all sizes 
and needs.

I really enjoy his playing and working with him to get the most out of 
the piano. He’s a very likeable person, very appreciative of our work 
and a great player. As far as I’m concerned, we are there to be of 
service. It’s not my butt up there in front of the audience. I empathize 
a great deal with those performers we serve. My job is to make the 
pianist comfortable with the piano so they can express themselves and 
forget all about the piano.

My 2c.

Alan