SAT III variables

[Richard Wolff]

----- Original Message -----
From: "J Patrick Draine" <draine@mediaone.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 4:57 AM
Subject: Re: SAT III variables
>
> Just some questions:
> Are there any false beats in the strings? That could account for far
> wider variations.
> Is the temperature constant? Not by a hot air duct, are you?
> Are these single string measurements only, or are you comparing the
> single strings to the full (3 string) unison? If the latter, you are
> seeing the effect of string coupling (reportedly most noticeable in
> octaves 5 & 6).
>
> Patrick

I'm not hearing any false beats on these strings.  The only heat source was
me, simmering quietly as I tried to figure this out!  These are all single
string measurements.   I'll try again tonight to see if it's still
happening.

Rick