string height

[Randy Dinwiddie User]

Alan,
Would it be that the lower/longer note take more blow distance  ie power to
have a smooth transition and/or because the longer length of the wire being
struck has a greater displacement? Interesting.

Randy C


On 6/7/07 9:59 AM, "reggaepass at aol.com" <reggaepass at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi Lists,
> 
> We recently measured string heights on a Steinway B and  Yamaha G2.  An astute
> assistant noticed that on both pianos the highest note (pitch-wise) in the
> tenor was higher than the lowest note in the tenor (more than can be explained
> by the gradual decrease in wire diameters, were the agraffes all level) and
> that the lowest note in the capo (pitch-wise) was higher than the highest note
> (C8).  Is it just a coincidence that we happen to measure two very different
> pianos with this same set-up, or is there an overarching design reason for
> this (making it a goal by design shared by many manufacturers)?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Alan Eder
> 
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