Hammer techniques

[Billbrpt]

In a message dated 98-04-14 23:08:19 EDT, you write:

<< <<"How in the heck does one rassle a 1098 into submission?">> >>

Use Jim Coleman's strip muting techniques (throughout the whole piano).  Don't
overshoot as much on a pitch raise as with other pianos (10%).  Do a fairly
quick rough tune first, then a fine tune.  Using impact type techniques as
opposed to a slow pull should work better with this fine instrument.

Bill Bremmer RPT
Madison, Wisconsin