On Sat, 10 Aug 1996, Ted Simmons wrote: > tunerjim, > What does it matter if the muted wires change in pitch? You're not > tuning them. On the other hand, when you strike a string and set it into > vibration, is it constantly changing its length? > > >Do you suppose that the insertion of (temperament) strip displaces > >the wire(s) enough to change their pitch(es) slightly? > > > >tunerjim TunerJim, If I understand you correctly, it is not the pitch of the muted strings that concerns you. It is the pitch change of the TUNED string that may occur after the must is removed-- which is an intelligent question. In truth, after the must is removed, the pitches of the tuned strings WILL change, but it is so little that it is not of practical consequence-- it is strictly a theoretical, although proveable phenomenon. The degree of change will be dependent on how tightly the felt presses against the strings; which is very little in proportion to the tension on the strings. In theory, if you play one note and hold it, and then press the damper pedal, the pitch of the sustained note will change! Again-- not much to worry about! But might be interesting to try with an SAT! Bill Bailer \\\ William Bailer ("Bill") \\\ Rochester, NY, USA; Phone (voice): 716-473-9556 \\\ wbailer@concentric.net (same mailbox as wbailer@cris.com)
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