But I think that we realize that any piano has built in limitations to its "hitting power", and once reached, a harder blow does absolutely nothing productive. The hammer reaches the string on its on inertia, not an overwhelming blow from us. We can only hit as hard as the piano will go "loud", and that seems to be much less than the possible energy we can throw into a key. les bartlett -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Lawson Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:40 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: for those on the fence about hearing protection.. I too tune aurally, and hit pretty hard for recital stuff. However the reason for hitting hard, IMHO is to settle the string at the various pressure points. Hitting hard and not using the proper hammer technique will definitely result in the string going sharp. So, the combination of firm key hitting and pin setting will prove to result in truly fine stable tuning. I tune for a Conservatorium where there are two pianists that belt the heck out of an RX-7 Kawai, and I never have to alter pitch. Mind you the temperature is a constant 22 degrees Celsius, now that is certainly the way to have stability. David Lawson Wangaratta Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:42 AM Subject: Re: for those on the fence about hearing protection.. > > > Sorry I don't use a "trusty etd" I instead use my "trusty god given > > ears" and I haven't experienced what you describe. > > > > Mike > > I tune aurally, and I sure have, which is why I let up on the > pounding. > Ron N > > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1337 - Release Date: 03/20/2008 8:10 PM
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