Avery- If you are wanting to include more "modern" instruments in your temperament repertoire, the best advise is not to make a big deal out of it. It doesn't change your responsibility, and ultimately, it's really not That big of a deal- at least not quite as big we like to believe. As with new things in general, you probably will be surprised exactly who notices, who appreciates it most, and also who doesn't. Avoid specific labels if you can. Labels are almost always confusing and incomplete- sometimes even dangerous. If and when someone is interested and ready for a technical discussion concerning the details of our craft, they will let you know. That's just my experience. I was doing my own style for about 10 years before word finally came out about it. This fact made my case stronger than anything I could possibly have suggested or advised at the time. It's our job to do what we consider to be the best solution for any given piano we are confronted with, to take responsibility for that action.... and to try and have fun doing it. cheers, dennis johnson St. Olaf College
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