What about the environmental conditions in the churches? The rooms are large, and often drafty. It would seem likely that the humidity could change quite dramatically, quite often. Could this effect be, at least partly, responsible for the problem of breaking strings? (Along with aggressive playing). Of the teacher's pianos, I don't seem to be replacing strings very often, and believe me, they can sure bang away at the piano! Laurence Beach Vancouver BC
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