Temperaments

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Les Smith wrote:

> ....As for the problems involved in trying to play Chopin on a modern
> piano, I would tend to agree, but that's a huge subject in and of
> itself. Suffice to say that when I begin to explain to someone the
> need of an instrument that can produce a dozen and a half, or so
> basic dynamic levels; and an action responsive enough to be able to
> translate small changes in finger pressure/weight into equally small,
> but perceptible dynamic changes, because the pianist is constantly
> playing at several dynamic levels at the same time as he balances
> the various voices, I'm usually met with a blank stare and a rapid
> change of the subject.
>
> Anyway, until I became ill, I spent a lifetime doing piano work for
> old pianists, playing old music, on old pianos. It's always good to
> come across someone who understands the subject. Any further comments
> you might have would be warmly received.
>
> Les Smith

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Les,

Both Chopin and a really good modern jazz pianist would have understood.

Del