what's with the new temperaments?(x post)

[Ron Koval]

ricB wrote:
Hmmm... well maybe what we all should do is discuss some protocol for 
checking folks responses that clearly eliminates any chance of influence 
from us, and rules out any other chance of influencing the objectivity of 
pianists. And something that can tell us more then that pianists apparently 
like something other then a clinically perfect ET..... and I am not saying 
that  we have even established that much when it comes down to it.
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Well.... I think Ed has something like that going already with his "dueling 
pianos" set-up in his room.  But otherwise, maybe in side-by-side practice 
rooms with matching instruments?  Post something like:

Students / Staff

We are evaluating these two instruments.  Please participate in this 
evaluation.  Play both of these instruments, list any differences you can 
feel and/or hear, (touch, tone, musicality, dynamic range) and place your 
responses in the envelope located in the office.  Thank you
very much for your input.


What do you think?  You willing to give it a try?  We can settle on a 
temperament, or just wing it yourself! (stick with a mild one, please)

Ron Koval







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