I really see no need to bring into question that different pianos have a distinctive sound all there own. Despite variabitity from instrument to isntrument, most (if not all) quality makes have something about their sound that makes them identifiable just by that sound alone, and there are plenty of folks around who can demonstrate a very high degree of accuracy in doing so. Bluther, Bechstein, Grotrian, Yamaha... a host of them. Putting words to describe verbally what is sensed aurally is at best an exercise in verbal communication. Describe the colour of a Vesuvian Sunset. You get the point. Yet with practice... its amazing what the ear is able to discern. Try it yourself... recordings of pianos are a good place to start. Cheers RicB Could someone please tell me what the "authentic Steinway sound" is? I really haven't a clue. I've heard wonderful Steinways, mediocre Steinways and some truly dreadful ones. I can't tell what is common to all of those. dave David M. Porritt
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