Hi folks! After the events of the past week I could use a nice distraction. And since I love music and pianos, why not a piano related topic? Are there any good books out there that give basic information for a neophyte piano technician on simple things concerning piano design and construction? Things like: what is the purpose of mutiple strings in a unison. Does it increase sustain, loudness, or decrease attack noise, etc. How do you obtain a particular harmonic balance/ sustain for a note played ppp through fff on a well designed piano through voicing. You know, if you stick a needle in point "A" this particular partial is reduced by so much. Or even, the size/stiffness/ mass/elasticity of a soundboard creates such and such a tone/amplitude of a particular frequency. I am not aware of a proper treatise on such matters. If anyone could give a hint on where to find the knowledge that has been secured on any of these and like matters, I would be most appreciative. Thanks to all of the wonderfully inquisitive and generous technicians out there for your response. Kevin Riggs, Associate in RTP, NC
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