David Ilvedson wrote: > So who makes the "right" punching? > > David I. > > > I think <<the right punching>> refers too one that is hard enough, yet not to hard to make the appropriate contribution to the overall impact sound made. One that enhances the overall tone production of the piano rather then interferes or causing an undesirable contrast. There is also the question about what happens when the key is played hard enough to bottom out before the hammer hits the string... a softer cushion will absorb some of the ensuing stored energy in the key, where as a harder cushion will force more of that to be released into the hammer hitting the string. I agree wholeheartely with both Isaac and Andre in that these impact moments, and in particular the key bottoming out impact moment, is less well appreciated for its contribution to the over all sound of the piano then it should be. I suppose you can find the right punchings from a variety of sources. Tho I suppose you have to experiment around with which hardness you find best for your own personal tastes. Cheers RicB
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