Korean Dip

[Paul T Williams]

I also do this very thing.  Recently, one of our professors was rehersing 
for a concert when she told me the D felt like "swimming with your clothes 
on!".  I checked the action and found the dip to be closer to 11.5mm.  I 
hadn't checked the dip for quite some time (since last, very humid 
summer), and now check all pianos every time.  She actually liked the key 
travel a bit shallower than I like (which is 10mm for me), so I've set it 
at 9.5mm with slightly less hammer travel and as high checking as it will 
allow.  It still has all the power and feels pretty good to both of us. pw



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On a performance instrument, I usually start without very much aftertouch, 
maybe .025-.030. Some pianists feel insecure without the resistance at the 
bottom, and for them, it's usually enough to put the hammer line up 2-3 mm 
and run the drop back up, which doesn't take long, and they don't usually 
notice the loss of power. There's usually not time in a concert situation 
to change the dip.
 
Anyway, there's more going on than "safety factor."
 
Bob D



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