Ken Sloane wrote: To sum up, I find that DW/UW specs are not nearly as important as the presence of the "right amount" of inertia in the action. Unfortunately for the technician, however, it is very hard (if not, practically speaking, impossible) to quantitate. Not only is the actual mass of the components in the action critical but also the distance of the components from their pivot points and the ratios built into the levers of the action.>This may sound incredibly unscientific, but I feel I can determine if the inertia level in a piano will be acceptable to a majority of pianists by using certain licks.< Comment: (The highlight of the last sentence is my own) Naturally, actions are a primary concern of mine as they obviously are with many others on the list; I generally try to follow and understand the discussions as they appear. The above statement is one of the few I have seen on the subject that I agree with. Those who believe that greater understanding of actions is arrived at through more and more detailed quantification should take more piano lessons. Three pages of spreadsheets will not reveal as much about a piano as three measures of playing by educated fingers. Bob Hohf Ski conditions: ruined by rain The Kettle Moraine Wisconsin
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