"David M. Porritt" wrote: > Richard: > > I think soft hammers break more strings than hard ones. Why? > Because the pianist wants a certain sound for the fff climax of the > piece. If the hammers are soft, he/she has to hit the keys harder. > Still not enough sound, hit them harder yet. Bang! It happens all > the time. > > dave > Could be.... makes sense on the surface of it.. These particular strings broke whilst I was tuning up the instrument right after installation of the new hammers and rough regulation. I usually hit the keys just about the same regardless of the voicing.... I remember thinking "what the frog is happening here" grin... more I dont know. RicB -- Richard Brekne RPT, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no http://home.broadpark.no/~rbrekne/ricmain.html
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