keybed support

[Isaac OLEG]

I made one and don't use it much for some reason.

To regulate the drop/backchecks, etc, one may find a correct placement
of his knee under the keyframe, and that differs in the bass and in
the treble.
The posture is not very confortable indeed, the stool may be high
enough, and with 4 feet so you can lock your feet on one. Was
instructed tio use only one knee at once, to have consistence - the
regulation posture may be checked, so one have the same result in the
piano.
I've find that the support is not giving that when we are in the
treble, because the frame is warping then.

For the posture, Yoga may help !

Best Regards

Another Yamaha method I use is the insertion and extraction of the
paper dip washers under the keys with 2 fingers only.
I did not do that other than on whites keys, but finally understood
how to place my fingers to work on the sharps too. In fact nothing
really difficult, and that is always good to be able to work without a
tool (faster)
The other hand keep the other keys up so one have enough space.
Some strenght in the fingers is necessary indeed, but more than enough
space under there with the good posture.

Pics on demand

Isaac OLEG

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> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
> [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]De la
> part de Farrell
> Envoyé : lundi 7 juillet 2003 17:06
> À : Pianotech
> Objet : Re: keybed support
>
>
> I have one and use it sparingly. It is actually quite solid
> and supports a grand action very well. The only reason I
> don't use it more often is because I do not do repeated
> regulation on any one instrument. I think if one had some
> performance pianos (university, recording studio,
> accomplished pianist clients, etc.) that warranted (or the
> customer was willing to pay) frequent regulation touchup,
> it would be a very valuable tool. For the once every 50+
> year regulation, for me, it just isn't worth drilling a
> hole to install the darn thing - then again, most of these
> actions are so bad that they need a stop in my shop for
> repairs before any regulation is done and I end up doing
> most of the regulating in my shop.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Piannaman@aol.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 10:44 AM
> Subject: keybed support
>
>
> > List,
> >
> > I have ordered a Spurlock grand piano keybed support.
> Looks like a great
> > tool.  Can anyone comment on how solid this device is?
> The compactness and the
> > fact that one can do most regulation right at the piano
> without major back
> > trauma are appealing to me.  Reviews on this, anyone?
> >
> > Dave Stahl
> >
> > Promote Harmony in the Universe--Tune Your Piano!
> >
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