Piano Firing Missiles at Church Congregation

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In a message dated 1/30/01 7:38:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
cneuman@phy.duke.edu writes:


> Bill,
> 
> It seems that the real tragedy is that they don't believe your
> professional opinion. I'm sure that happens alot to technicians. Even if
> you said, "I've heard from other technicians on email, and they have seen
> similar cases..." they might still blame you.
> 
> But here's an idea: maybe the Guild can help by publishing reports of
> commonly recurring problems like this. Then you'd be able to tell them,
> "I've done some research into the problem, and it turns out that the Guild
> publish an Official Report on this very case." It would be worded vaguely
> enough to be meaningful in many different cases, and it might say, "Many
> technicians have reported strings breaking on pianos that were used with
> bands, such as in churches. It is believed that the piano has been
> regularly played at sound levels beyond those for which the piano was
> originally designed. While each case needs to be reviewed by a technician,
> remedies have included [list of remedies]." With this, you could say, "The
> Guild says so."
> 
> Just a thought.
> 
> Charles Neuman
> 
> 
> 

There was an article about 4 years ago in the PTJ about strings breaking in 
church pianos. When I find it I will let you know, unless someone beats me to 
it which is fine. Those of you who already have the CD should find it in a 
hurry.

Give a copy to your church pianist. It may give you some clout.

Dave Peake, RPT
Portland Chapter
Oregon City, OR
www.davespianoworks.locality.com



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