[CAUT] grand knuckles

[Dan Rembold]

Thanks, Fred for the idea.  I'll double-check the aftertouch while I've got the action out.  Makes sense now that you mention it.

Dan

--- On Fri, 9/25/09, Fred Sturm <fssturm at unm.edu> wrote:

> From: Fred Sturm <fssturm at unm.edu>
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] grand knuckles
> To: caut at ptg.org
> Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 7:15 PM
> I wouldn't guess knuckle condition,
> as you have described it (meaning they are maybe 2 years old
> and slightly flattened) would have that much impact on
> repetition. One thing that does have an impact, that is
> often overlooked, is too much aftertouch. That can make it
> harder for the pianist to achieve faster repetition, even if
> it seems to be quite good when you test it. It has to do
> with how much finger motion, in each direction, and the
> physical feedback ("feel"), Just a thought.
> Regards,
> Fred Sturm
> University of New Mexico
> fssturm at unm.edu
> On Sep 25, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Dan Rembold wrote:
> 
> > Thanks to all for the suggestions.  I'll try each
> of your ideas out, and save replacement of the knuckles as a
> last resort for now.
> > 
> > The situation that brought about this question may
> have happened to some of you.  We had Mr. Barry Snyder
> from Eastman come for a program, and I was sure I had nailed
> the concert prep.  After the program, Mr. Snyder
> commented that he really liked the voicing and the piano in
> general, but he felt the repetition could have been a little
> better.  I knew the speed of repetition was not a
> problem so the only thing I could think of in hindsight was
> this subtle problem with the knuckles.  I like it best
> when the performer is free to think about the music, and
> doesn't even notice the piano.
> > 
> > Thanks again,
> > Dan
> > Auburn University
> > 
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