friction.... yet another attempt

[Bec and John]

Hi Andre,

I haven't really been following the thread much, so I'm not confident 
I'm following accurately, but I was thinking similarly to what you 
wrote in your last paragraph (quoted below).

I think there is an element of control given more muscle usage (or at 
least a higher margin of error). Kind of like trying to hold a large 
box steady that is very light vs. one with more weight.

As a pianist, though I may adapt to a very light action, I wouldn't be 
surprised if I had less "control" over dynamics given a smaller range 
of muscle exertion, in comparison to a heavier action. However, 
whomever you are replying to seemed to not be saying the weight needs 
to be changed, but rather friction. But then again, wouldn't friction 
just add to the weight, effectively?

- John


> I do know what I am talking about and I have been around for some time.
> If you like a light playing and friction free piano, that's more than 
> fine. It does not mean that all piano's should be as light and 
> friction free as is possible.
> Most pianists (most pianists) like to control their action. To control 
> a piano action, you need to have a force you put your energy in, 
> otherwise it's like an aeolian harp hanging in a tree, played by mere 
> wind.
>
> André Oorebeek