STRING TENSION

conrad hoffsommer hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu
Thu, 3 Sep 1998 06:24:35 -0500 (CDT)


Roberto,

>I had to raise half step the pitch of an upright  piano today.
>The owner asked me how many kilos (or tons)the tension increase
>in that case .

A half step pitch raise would increase the tension in the neighborhood of 5
to 6%. (12th root of 2).

The general neighborhood of tensions is 18-22 tons (~16.300 to 20.000kg)

others on list more knowledgeable...;-O

Conrad

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