Bass strings in Overdrive!

[JIMRPT@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 4/07/1999 10:47:13 PM, you wrote:

<<I hate 'deregulating' it to accomplish an end
result of saving the strings, but what else would you try???>>

Brian;
 Don't worry about being "politically correct" there is too much worry about 
that in everyday conversation. The problem is not that it is in a "Black" 
Baptist Church. The problem is that the church it 'is' in has a congregation 
that loves their music and who aren't afraid to express themselves through 
it.  This is the problem without regard to race, ethnic origin, or even sex. 
It has more to do with the congregation and the type of church 'some' 
Baptist, 'some' Church of God, 'some' etc., etc.
  The piano player wants to play as 'loud' as the congregation sings and the 
other instruments are played...........the results of this are notable in two 
areas; 1. A highly polished sustain pedal...2. Broken strings on a frequent 
basis.
A.  Rescaling can help, but only a 'very' small amount. 
B.  Educating the church piano player can help by explaining that the broken 
strings are caused by the same strings being struck immediately together in a 
very hard staccato fashion, while the "loud" pedal is depressed. This type of 
playing "will" break the strings. Will it help? Probably not. :-)
C.  Deregulate the sucker....... don't tell anyone but the minister of music, 
who has to pay for the work, broken strings and all.
The piano player will be happy because he/she will be able to play as hard as 
they like and they will feel good about their volume level. :-) 

  This is a Universal problem in churchs that 'love' their music. god bless 
em. Let them enjoy it and fix their piano when they break 
it.......................
My view.
Jim Bryant (FL)