muting the sound of a grand

Dave Doremus algiers_piano@bellsouth.net
Fri, 5 May 2000 08:27:17 -0500


>
>Also interesting was Ron's point that muffler rails seem to be absent
>from this list of cures.  While common on uprights, I have only seen them
>on non-verticals on the three square grands I service.  All three are
>operated by a hand lever.
>
>Seems to have been standard equipment back then...


I learned to call it a moderator, and they were common on early pianos, if
well made the sound can be very nice and a good contrast to the shift pedal.

Dave


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Dave Doremus RPT

New Orleans
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