Depowering a Piano

[Ron Nossaman]

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>I have seen recommendations for increasing let-off to depower a pounder. I 
>have never tried that though. Just curious whether anyone has any 
>experience with the technique I outlined above, and how much dip/blow 
>reduction is best to adequately depower the piano, but not aggravate the 
>player too much. The amount I used what just a wild guess on my part.
>
>Terry Farrell

The best technique I've found, when even jacking up the monitor volume 
fails, is arranging with the owner to have the pianist pay for all repairs. 
"Bust what you like, but buy what you bust" usually cuts the abuse way down.

Ron N

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