[pianotech] pedal usage

[Ryan Sowers]

As much as Yamaha gets things right, one of the things I like the least
about them is their pedal systems. The all metal construction seams to
amplify any pedal noise. It seems to be an ongoing battle with these pianos
and their Korean and Chinese knock-offs.
I have noticed over the years that many people are overly aggressive with
the sustain pedal. A lot of piano players are "stompers". Pedals out of
regulation may be partially the cause, but often, I believe, the person has
not been taught the proper way to pedal.

On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 5:50 PM, David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I wonder if brass has different qualities?   I'm reminded of the quality of
> materials used at our Opera House in SF.  Marble steps...brass
> railings...all original and in fabulous condition...
>
> David Ilvedson, RPT
> Pacifica, CA  94044
>
> ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
> From: "Marcel Carey" <mcpianos at hotmail.com>
> To: pianotech at ptg.org; caut at ptg.org
> Received: 5/15/2009 11:42:51 AM
> Subject: [pianotech] pedal usage
>
>
>
> >Hi, I've been wanting to take this picture for a while. Just got to it
> this morning. This
> >was taken on a 15 year old U-1. Why do the pedals become so noisy???
>
> >
>
> >I wonder how many hours of play it takes to get through brass like this.
> (see
> >attached photo)
>
> >
>
> >Marcel Carey
>
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Ryan Sowers, RPT
Puget Sound Chapter
Olympia, WA
www.pianova.net
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