Rodrigo, Like Clyde, neither am I a piano designer; however, I've always been taught that the two main reasons for the lack of dampers at the top octave, give or take a few notes are: 1. The sustain time in that area is so short, dampers are not needed. 2. More importantly, the open strings in that area allow additional partials to sound, even though individuals may not necessarily hear them. This is one of the main factors in adding richness, resonance, and overall tonality to the quality of the sound of the piano. Adding dampers there will decrease not increase resonance. As an experiment mute off the top section (that which has no dampers) with felt or some like material, then play the piano without using the damper pedal. (Bach or Haydn works well for this experiment.) I suspect you will not be pleased with the difference in sound. Gina ----- Original Message ----- From: <Kriist@AOL.COM> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 3:10 AM Subject: Full range damping? > is this a difficult job?(on an upright) > adding dampers up into the highest octaves(so you have full control of > resonance)
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