[CAUT] grand knuckles

[Fred Sturm]

I wouldn't guess knuckle condition, as you have described it (meaning  
they are maybe 2 years old and slightly flattened) would have that  
much impact on repetition. One thing that does have an impact, that is  
often overlooked, is too much aftertouch. That can make it harder for  
the pianist to achieve faster repetition, even if it seems to be quite  
good when you test it. It has to do with how much finger motion, in  
each direction, and the physical feedback ("feel"), Just a thought.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu
On Sep 25, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Dan Rembold wrote:

> Thanks to all for the suggestions.  I'll try each of your ideas out,  
> and save replacement of the knuckles as a last resort for now.
>
> The situation that brought about this question may have happened to  
> some of you.  We had Mr. Barry Snyder from Eastman come for a  
> program, and I was sure I had nailed the concert prep.  After the  
> program, Mr. Snyder commented that he really liked the voicing and  
> the piano in general, but he felt the repetition could have been a  
> little better.  I knew the speed of repetition was not a problem so  
> the only thing I could think of in hindsight was this subtle problem  
> with the knuckles.  I like it best when the performer is free to  
> think about the music, and doesn't even notice the piano.
>
> Thanks again,
> Dan
> Auburn University
>