<HTML>In a message dated 11/15/01 11:07:04 AM Central Standard Time, piano@charlesneuman.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">I just learned that when levelling white keys, some people put a small amount of crown in the key heights, maybe 1/32". What's the point of it? And does 1/32" really make any difference? The only reason I can think of now is that it might have some subtle visual effect. If it's some ergonomic thing, I would think it would be much more than 1/32". Charles Neuman </BLOCKQUOTE> Charles Steinway recommends a 1/32" crown. I have a key level stick that has two sides, a straight side and on with a 1/32" crown. Some pianos have the crown. Others don't. I don't know if it makes all that much of a difference, but if there is a crown, keep it. If not, don't put one in. Wim </HTML>