This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment In this case, and with someone with this particular need, even considering that the aftertouch would be somewhat less precisely defined, setting normal aftertouch with a softer punching would be preferable to setting excessive aftertouch with a firmer punching both for accomplishing the goal of a softer landing and for performance reasons. But, you are right, we do have a choice. =20 =20 David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net=20 -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of antares Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 8:10 AM To: Pianotech Subject: something about aftertouch........ =20 On 8-mei-05, at 7:09, David Love wrote: Thank you for taking so much time for an explanation, and for the due respect of course. I do understand how different amounts of aftertouch can create a different feel, but it=92s not really relevant to my point about the stop, landing or whatever one chooses to call it. My point was much simpler and requires only one sentence: a harder punching feels harder at the bottom and a softer one feels softer, and some people prefer a softer feel. Changing the aftertouch has completely different ramifications for action performance. One can still regulate that action within normal specifications of aftertouch with a softer more compressible punching. While the player, due to their ability to compress the punching through a wider range, may, in effect, be able change the amount of apparent aftertouch available, it is primarily the greater compressibility of the punching which will be responsible for the difference in feel. =20 It is a personal choice between two technical possibilities with different results :=20 A softer punching feels softer but allows for a less defined aftertouch and partially absorbs the energy. This becomes more clear if we think again about the sea saw with the two children. If we remove the car tyre and replace it with a more compact piece of rubber, the impact will be harder because it is not as much cushioned by the more flexible car tyre. A firmer punching feels less soft but allows for a more defined aftertouch and absorbs less energy. If we again think about the sea saw, then it is undeniable that the harder impact will also be felt on the other side of the sea saw, which literally means a harder impact on the string, because the firmer punching effects the outcome, as Stephen Birkett noted. The choice we make is a personal one (or depends on the wishes of the pianist/owner) and is not an issue here. What is more important, is the fact that we are aware of the possibilities and then can make that choice. friendly greetings from Andr=E9 Oorebeek www.concertpianoservice.nl "Where music is no harm can be" ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/57/79/bc/6a/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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