Dear list, I have found that when I wish to do a good tuning the aliquat scales can interfere with hearing the top treble. Chris Robinson created aliquat mutes by sewing buckshot into a tube of cloth. A wonderful idea except carrying all that lead around. I stipfather always said to get the lead out, not put it in. Lately I have been using 'Silly Putty' to quieten aliquats with great sucess. I have observed to reaction between the putty and the strings yet, but I have wondering if any knows the constituants of the material and form an opinion of any dilaterious effects on piano strings. It works wonderfully, and if you get bored you have something to play with while you are waiting to get paid. Comments?
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