Sound waves(The behavior of soundboards)

[Robin Hufford]

Richard,
     How you would consider the matter closed now, or even thoroughly vetted,
when any able participant should have been aware of the points that you have made
for Askenfelt's view, at the beginning of this discussion, as it is a book on
pianos and there are not that many, is indeed,  hard for me to see.  Surely, this
should not have been a revelation to you, as I don't think it was, nor, for that
matter, to many participating in this discussion.  So to whom is this answer then
conclusive?  Now,  we see posted in front of us what was already to hand, and,
apparently in a somewhat ambiguous form at that as regards some of the points at
issue.     Invite the man into the discussion himself and let him make his own
points.   I, in fact, considered posting a few days ago to you a quote  from
"Five Lectures..."  to illustrate the fact of a difference of opinion about this
in the views of  those in the academic world that is similar to that roiling the
waters here.   The last link you posted about violins, which was very interesting
and posted but a few days ago, contains, if memory serves, an intimation of
this.    Regards, Robin Hufford .

Richard Brekne wrote:

> John Delacour wrote: snip snip
>
> > And Ron Nossaman wrote in reply: snip snip
>
> Just thought I would put in a few closing words to this thread, as I am
> satisfied that the most important points have been well covered, considered
> and correctly illuminated.
>
> I think it is, for the most part, obvious at this point that the Great Sound
> board Diaphragm debate has dealt a dunderous and decisive defeat to the
> Compressionists in these proceedings with only a few points of exception,
> interesting ones at that, but still.  Having lent more then just an
> interested ear in this direction I must also admit downfall and doom in this
> instance. I probably have less problem making this admission having become
> accustomed to making a total nine ball of myself at regular intervals.
> Grin... Those on this list who have "known"  me since I first appeared can
> testify to that and, methinks, lend 100 % agreement to supposition that the
> likelihood of more then a few repeat performances in the future is large.
> Those who have known me longer will guarantee it. :)  Course the bright side
> is that I learn a lot this way, and I suppose more few who also haven't a
> clue listen along, learning as well as they read the back and forths and ups
> and downs from those who know more and those who know less.
>
> I am left thinking about the comments made earlier on the lines of the
> teaching value of this forum, and of the pedagogic virtues of different modes
> of discussion.  Surely we can carry on, ask the dumb questions and push them
> to the edge if that's what is necessary to learn more, without needing to
> shout at or becoming impatient with each other.
>
> My best to you all
>
> But I am still working on that tuning fork deal... just so you know.. hehe.
>
> --
> Richard Brekne
> RPT, N.P.T.F.
> Bergen, Norway
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