[CAUT] John Cage, "The Earth Shall Bear Again"

[Fred Sturm]

Picking up this broken thread, I just came across the information  
that Cage composed at a Steinway model O. This is particularly useful  
information when deciphering his more detailed preparation  
instructions: there are a few pieces where he specifies distance from  
dampers or bridge within 1/16". (OTOH, there are many pieces where he  
is very vague about where along the string length to place the  
prescribed object). Obviously, the precise instructions should be  
modified when using a different size piano. If, as is likely, an O  
isn't available, L or A would be good substitutes (or 6' + or - in  
other makes).
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm@unm.edu



On Oct 5, 2005, at 8:32 AM, Jeff Tanner wrote:

> I have a student who wants to perform this piece, and we have some  
> questions.
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> Anybody prepared this piece before, I'd like to hear from you.
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> Thanks,
> Jeff
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> Jeff Tanner, RPT
> University of South Carolina
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