Prepared Pianos question

[Delwin D Fandrich]

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  From: LHudicek@AOL.COM=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: February 17, 2002 5:45 AM
  Subject: Re: Prepared Pianos question


  Del,

  I agree that there are many, many thoughtless performers out there. =
That is one reason for this dissertation.  But I know a few technicians =
who would rather the piano not be played at all, or at least no Liszt =
(the common string-breaking pieces!)
If the piano is breaking strings and only human fingers are being used =
to strike the keys, then the hammers are either voiced way too hard or =
are way to massive. Or both. Over the years pianos have been pushed =
beyond their reasonable limits in a useless attempt to fill larger and =
larger halls filled with larger and larger audiences. It is unfair to =
blame the piano for the ignorance of the folks building these =
structures.




  Of course we should do no harm... use that in the document itself!

  Thanks for the thoughts.  May I quote you?  I'd really like to use =
your last quote.  I need to find some technicians who are disgusted by =
the thought! (no, I'm not being sarcastic, I really need this).
Sure. I am unqualified to judge the music being written and performed in =
this manner. It is not something I enjoy personally, but that is =
probably due to my love affair with the pure instrument, even as =
distorted as it has become of late. Still, as you say, it is going to be =
done whether we technicians and/or builders like it or not so it might =
as well be done with some kindness and consideration for the instrument. =
Good luck on your work.

Del

Delwin D Fandrich
Piano Designer & Builder
Hoquiam, Washington  USA
E.mail:  pianobuilders@olynet.com
Web Site:  www.pianobuilders.com=20






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