key levelling -- crown?

Wimblees@AOL.COM Wimblees@AOL.COM
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 14:06:27 EST


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In a message dated 11/15/01 11:07:04 AM Central Standard Time, 
piano@charlesneuman.net writes:


> I just learned that when levelling white keys, some people put a small 
> amount of crown in the key heights, maybe 1/32". What's the point of it? 
> And does 1/32" really make any difference?
> 
> The only reason I can think of now is that it might have some subtle 
> visual effect. If it's some ergonomic thing, I would think it would be 
> much more than 1/32".
> 
> Charles Neuman
> 
> 

Charles

Steinway recommends a 1/32" crown. I have a key level stick that has two 
sides, a straight side and on with a 1/32" crown. Some pianos have the crown. 
Others don't. I don't know if it makes all that much of a difference, but if 
there is a crown, keep it. If not, don't put one in. 

Wim 

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