Tim Coates wrote: >>Is there any way to adjust the key depth on a piano so the key response happens more at the surface?<< There are just too many possibilities for why this pianist is asking this question. A high-mass action, especially with mis-matched leverage and / or weighting will make the pianist feel that they must go too deep to play lightly / softly. Excess friction at the knuckle could also generate this complaint. Improper regulation (of course) could be involved - you didn't say if you personally know it to be in good regulation, of if that comment came from the pianist, who may not really know. You can decrease the hammer blow and key dip, but it's not likely the pianist will like what is lost in the process. And repetition would probably suffer. Sounds like it could be a fun project! A pianist who is asking this kind of question is probably pretty sensitive, and could be satisfying to work for. Don Mannino RPT 74473.624@compuserve.com
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