Function of the rim

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Dave asks: 
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Are there any other obvious clinkers in that test? >>

Hmm.  when I took it, I missed the question "Why is quartersawn wood used in 
soundboards?" 
    The "correct" answer was "  to increase stability. I don't think that is 
why quarter sawn wood is used, at all.  
    I answered,  "for improved acoustical response".  Quarter sawn wood IS 
more stable, but that isn't a consideration for violin makers, or luthiers, or 
other musical instruments that use it.  It transmits sound more efficiently!  
  I suggested that they change that answer.  And also, there was a flange 
papering question that didn't take into account the Steinway flanges when it 
asked which direction a flange would move when papered in a particular way.  
   Time for a review! 
REgards,    
Ed Foote RPT 
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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