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[Richard Brekne]

Thanks Keith for these words echoing other recent requests to treat with each
other with the patience and respect that is in keeping with the goals of this
list as a valuable resource for us all.

Just after reading this, I received a very straightforward explanation from one
of the most renowned physicists working in the field of music instrument
acoustics today.  Three such individuals have replied and there is a high degree
of similarity in their answers to an identical question about how sound boards
function. When I get permission to reprint his reply I will do so. I will say
that his explanation is very largely in line with that of the proponents of the
bridge motion theory, with some few but significant points of exception.

His explanation to me more then anything else demonstrates value in meeting each
others thoughts and modes of conceptualization at least  half way before typing
off harsh replies or expressions of what one self means to "know" about the
subject.

As is to be expected, no one was completely "right", yet some were more "wrong"
then others... as if any of that matters in the first place. I will post it if I
get permission too. But once again I want to say I am glad, despite any and all
hindrances, that this list exists as a place to sound ideas and get impulses and
input that provoke further investigation into ones existing perceptions and
ideas about the things we work with everyday.

RicB


Keith Roberts wrote:

> You're absolutely right, that was out of line. My apologies.
> > Ron N
>
> I was about to say, come on guys.
> I, for one, still have been following this thread,
> and the past week or so has been a wealth of research sites and
> "definitions" and a refining of our language used to discuss the incredibly
> complex issues involved in the physics of vibration and the magic of sound.
> Now that the terminology is clearing up, some communication and
> understanding is bound to happen. Don't give up yet.
> This list IS improving the knowledge of piano techs around the world. I find
> pieces, to the jigsaw puzzles I'm assembling, on this list daily. Please
> don't think your hollering down an empty hole. We're here. Relax. Write when
> your not so tired. I find the time slots available for reviewing this list
> to be a major complaint of this list. For me, I am interested in
> accelerating my education in this field so I read most all posts. Sometimes
> I learn something when I'm least expecting to. Thanks
> Keith R.   If my new improved flame suit fits, I might even post a few dumb
> questions and irreverent comments (should that be irrelevant?).

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no
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