[CAUT] 0.0 Fortepiano

Fred Sturm fssturm at unm.edu
Sat Aug 28 09:57:39 MDT 2010


On Aug 27, 2010, at 11:08 PM, Cy Shuster wrote:

> Is a Dampp-Chaser useful for a fortepiano or harpsichord?
>
> On a harpsichord, I would assume you could install it into the  
> trestle that supports it.


Most harpsichords (all authentic ones) have closed bottoms, so it is  
ineffective. I once experimented with hanging Dampits around the rim  
when renting an instrument out, with no perceptible result. (Those,  
you have to wet on a regular basis, so not terribly practical).
Regards,
Fred Sturm
fssturm at unm.edu
http://www.createculture.org/profile/FredSturm



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