String Breakage/Wesley Harman

[Wesley Hardman]

Thanks Joe for the reply.  Wesley Hardman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 4:08 PM
Subject: String Breakage/Wesley Harman


> Short version: 1. Mike the piano/make sure pianist has a monitor "right in
> his/her ear"! 2. Check terminations for proper shape and smoothness. 3.
> Check hammer "shape"/condition. 4. Check for proper regulation. (with
> possibly let-off at 3/16" to 1/4") 5. Have a chat with the "Sound Man" in
> regard to volumes of other players, and his controll over that. (A thought
> also: Make sure the piano is Miked properly, with the very best Microphone
> they have available). 5. Check after-touch. (if it is "normal", make it
> less, so the pianist has a "truck" feel. <G> Makes em' work harder and
tires
> them out quicker!<G>
> Just a few thoughts.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
>
> Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
>
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