Caster cups

[Barb Richmond]

I have colleague who insists that pianos that are not already sitting on a
wood floor, should be placed on caster cups made of wood.  She claims
that it especially makes a difference if the the piano is sitting on a
concrete floor or carpet over concrete.  I have no scientific evidence of
this--maybe someone can think of a reason this wood, oh, excuse me, that
is, would be so.  The floor my Steinway A sets on is carpet over concrete,
so being the trusting and obedient friend that I am, I put it on wood
caster cupss.  I *think* it *did* make a difference, but have no proof.
Maybe I'll go over to the physics department to see if they have a "sounds
better" measuring device.

Barbara Richmond
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
brichmon@titan.iwu.edu


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         When rehearsing Handel's MESSIAH, Sir Thomas Beecham said
          to the choir, "When we sing, 'All we like sheep have
            gone astray,' might we please have a little more
              *regret* and a little less *satisfaction*??"

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