In article <199611091614.LAA14288@mail-e2b.gnn.com>, William Maxim <WMaxim@gnn.com> writes > >While I am on nomenclature, Barry - you asked about adding "belly bars" in >reference to the dead note problem. I wonder if you referred to what we >call "ribs" on this side of the Atlantic. Yes, there are a few subttle differences in termonology from US to UK and UK to Europe, but doesn't it make reading even more fun. Below is a few differences in technical descriptive terms that I've come across. UK. US Grand Rolers = Hammer Knuckle Set off = Let off Set off Button = Let off Sscrew set off Pad = Let off button Key chase = Key Buttons Slap rail = Key stop rail Depth of touch = Key Dip Balance Hammers = Catcher Check = Backcheck Tape = Bridle tape Wrest pins = Tuning pins Frame = Plate Belly barrs = Ribs Prolong = Sticker Hammer Butts = Hammer Butts Notch Lether = Hammer Butt Lether Noch cushion = Hammer Butt felt Take care, regards, Barrie. > > >Bill Maxim, RPT >Serving South Carolina from Greer and Columbia >Satisfying discriminating musicians since 1955 > > -- Barrie Heaton | Be Environmentally Friendly URL: http://www.airtime.co.uk/forte/piano.htm | To Your Neighbour The UK PIano Page | pgp key on request | HAVE YOUR PIANO TUNED
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