String Breakage

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 1/16/99 8:56:58 AM Central Standard Time,
f.trempe@morehead-st.edu writes:

<< I think what happens is that when the dampers are raised and the string 
 is at the top of its vibration envelope another hard blow comes along and 
 drives the string even higher.  Breakage is the result.  Am I correct?
 
 I have increased the let off to reduce power and I have recommended that 
 the sustain pedal be disconnected and showed the minister how to do it.
 
 Any other suggestions?
 
 Fred
  >>

Fred:

You are correct about the vibration thing. In addition to increasing let off,
you can also reduce key dip, which will also have an effect on decreasing the
power. The touch will not be good, but the way some of those pianists play,
they won't feel the difference.

Wim