[pianotech] Sound from strings

[Al Pebworth]

Hi Renee,

You may find good information if you do a search using Google on 

String Whoosh site:ptg.org

Al



--- On Tue, 3/31/09, Renee Ingeberg <ringeberg at mac.com> wrote:
From: Renee Ingeberg <ringeberg at mac.com>
Subject: [pianotech] Sound from strings
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 5:22 AM

I wrote some days ago about the sound coming from the strings in a grand piano,
after the sustain pedal is depressed. The question came from a customer in one
of the studios where I tune. I have heard, from a very good technician here that
putting microphones under the grand can be a solution but that is another
subject...
I have noticed that the amount of sound coming from any instrument varies in
this respect and there can be a substantial amount of noise coming from new
instruments.  I tuned a new grand the other day and there was more sound coming
from the strings, when the pedal is lifted, than from an old grand, for example.
So I am wondering what the cause of this could be.  Any suggestions are welcome.

In the latest Journal, there were some really good articles on aural tuning. I
especially liked the mention of creativity, being in contact with the piano and
'coloring'. Over the years and tuning all sorts of pianos, it's
really a matter of trying to 'conceal' or cover up the inconsistencies
and making the best possible result.

Renee


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