Hi David, > The points I'm making are: > > There is historical evidence that supports the application of hammer flange > frictions of around 5 grams. > > Pianists don't seem to desire the lowest possible friction. I don't doubt this, but please see my previous email, in which I question which came first -- the friction or the pianist's preference for friction. I still believe that pianists fundamentally prefer what they are used to playing. There would certainly be a learning curve with a friction-free piano. That doesn't mean it's a bad idea -- just that pianists aren't used to it, are scared of it, can't at first play anything on it (very well), and therefore avoid it. However, history has shown us that change isn't always a bad thing. <smile> What would happen if a young student were "raised" on a frictionless piano. Would he or she become a better pianist, capable of running circles around the traditional pianists playing traditional pianos? We simply don't know. Peace, Sarah
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