[CAUT] Steinway sound

[David Stanwood]

Bob Hull wrote:

>I took the "dig-in" description to refer to resistance rather than 
>amount of key dip.  There is a feeling of control that comes with an 
>acceptable level of weight/resistance.  Client input doesn't have to 
>include tech terminology but still needs to be heard.  The challenge 
>is how to physically introduce them to the options.

Bob,

Yes it was referring to dynamic touchweight-  actual playing force 
which we don't have a way of measuring.  We can only associate 
various combinations of hammer weight, leverage, key weighing and 
voicings with dynamic qualities of touch that the players report to 
us.   I don't ask clients to understand leverage or any other 
technical concept, unless they ask.  I do ask them to play the piano 
and tell us what they feel. Feelings are always on the mark.  I think 
pianist all the credit for giving us direction in our work.  It's up 
to us to figure out what they are saying.

The adjustable leverage action certainly is becoming an invaluable 
tool in my shop.  Clients can play my demo piano at various settings 
and tell me what they feel.  It's incredibly helpful in giving me 
direction in how to set up their customized action.

David Stanwood