Finding the strike line another method

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High Ed
  Goo post.
   As to your quote below. It makes sense to me that if I am  improving the 
sustain qualities of the killer region ,which, I always am when  executing the 
strike line change, then it stands to reason that the fundamental  frequencies 
are getting stronger & thereby projecting a fatter sound  into the hall. 
    I have experienced this phenomenon in the Symphony piano  (Steinway D) 
here before and after the hammers were first hung & voiced  & then re hung. The 
principal pianist/others at the college had long  complained about the weak 
spot & were very impressed at the improvements  after the tweaking. 
    Also I as the attending Concert tech I had a  valuable opportunity to 
hear the A --B comparisons as did folks familiar with  the instrument. Yes 
farther out from the stage.  The piano also had a  wonderful presence to the player 
as well.  Sometimes it's the hall  & sometimes it's the piano. Know what I 
mean?
  Dale

What I am wondering is if shortening the strike point is sacrificing  some 
of the lower spectrum in the killer octave notes and lending emphasis  to the 
higher partials, thus making it seem as though the piano has more  power to 
the 
pianist, (or technician).  Has anybody compared a  "bent-line" piano with a 
straight-line piano in the venue, from  farther out from the stage?  

Regards,

Ed Foote RPT  


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