Dave asks: << 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 <A HREF="http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/399/six_degrees_of_tonality.html"> MP3.com: Six Degrees of Tonality</A>
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