for those on the fence about hearing protection..

[Leslie Bartlett]

But I think that we realize that any piano has built in limitations to its
"hitting power", and once reached, a harder blow does absolutely nothing
productive.  The hammer reaches the string on its on inertia, not an
overwhelming blow from us. We can only hit as hard as the piano will go
"loud", and that seems to be much less than the possible energy we can throw
into a key.
les bartlett

 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Lawson
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:40 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: for those on the fence about hearing protection..

I too tune aurally, and hit pretty hard for recital stuff. However the
reason for hitting hard, IMHO is to settle the string at the various
pressure points. Hitting hard and not using the proper hammer technique will
definitely result in the string going sharp. So, the combination of firm key
hitting and pin setting will prove to result in truly fine stable tuning. I
tune for a Conservatorium where there are two pianists that belt the heck
out of an RX-7 Kawai, and I never have to alter pitch. Mind you the
temperature is a constant 22 degrees Celsius, now that is certainly the way
to have stability.
David Lawson   Wangaratta Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:42 AM
Subject: Re: for those on the fence about hearing protection..


>
> > Sorry I don't use a "trusty etd" I instead use my "trusty god given
> > ears" and I haven't experienced what you describe.
> >
> > Mike
>
> I tune aurally, and I sure have, which is why I let up on the
> pounding.
> Ron N
>
>

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