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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="2">Well, that may work fine for the low notes, but... ;-) Seriously though, I use a circle of rope (I prefer hemp, but your tastes may vary) around the stage truck wheels, to keep the piano from rolling off the stage in case we experience a mild to moderate earthquake (standard California precaution). Not sure how effective this would be in preventing smaller movements, of the piano-playing kind.</font>
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From: Ryan Sowers <tunerryan@gmail.com><br>
To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org><br>
Sent: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 12:37 pm<br>
Subject: [pianotech] keeping stage trucks from wiggling<br>
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<div>I was recently talking with some music teachers who were looking for tips on how to keep stage trucks from wiggling during vigorous performances. One that I have seen is wrapping some string around the bass of the wheels to steady them. </div>
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<div>What are your tips for stabilizing stage tucks? <br clear="all">
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Ryan Sowers, RPT<br>
Puget Sound Chapter<br>
Olympia, WA<br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.pianova.net">www.pianova.net</a><br>
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