Lightening touch by changing damper timing redux

[william ballard]

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On Jan 18, 2006, at 11:13 PM, Piannaman@aol.com wrote:
> I've read opinions about this where some techs say that changing  
> damper timing "doesn't really lighten the touch, it only gives that  
> perception."

Remember of course that when we measure touch weights on a grand  
action, the action is usually on the bench or otherwise separated  
from the damper assembly (say, by putting the sustain pedal on). In  
effect you've made the action feel as those the sustain pedal is on,  
even when it isn't.

> As a piano player, the difference was quite noticeable in terms of  
> weight and control.

It's now alot easier to play staccato, but much harder to play  
legato. The conventional damper timing regulation would favor neither  
of these, balancing in the middle between the two of them.

Mr. Bill

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