Rolland Miller wrote: > > Hello list, > > About ten years ago I read/heard some opinions that a shallow key dip could lead > to muscular problems at the players finger joints and hands. > > Does anyone remember or know if the muscular problems were believed to be a > result of shallow key dip itself, or if they were believed due to the lack of > aftertouch? > > This is in regard to the Steinway B of earlier posts. I may have to reduce the > key dip to shallower than 3/8" to get the regulation to work out. I want to > make sure I don't leave the customer with a potential physical problem. > > Thanks again!!! > Rolland Miller, 70642,3604@compuserve.com Rolland, If the action is otherwise functioning correctly, I've never had a customer complain about having the keydip too shallow. Too deep, yes. If this action requires a key dip of less than 3/8" with a hammer blow of 44 mm (a shy 1- 3/4") it has some serious leverage problems. (What is the key leading like?) It might be time to call in someone with experience in dealing with action geometry problems. --ddf
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