Disklavier

--- In disklavier@y..., "Robert E. Welcyng" <rwelcyng@a...> wrote:

> I have a
> feeling, however, that the sound energy issuing from a DC3 
compared to a DC7 is
> probably not much different when notes are struck at the same 
velocity.  (If
> someone would lend me a DC7, I'd be happy to measure the 
difference.)  The main
> effect of longer strings is that the lower harmonics of notes 
towards the bass
> end of the keyboard are stonger.

You're exactly right. The difference in volume isn't that great. 
What you gain  is increased control over the dynamic range, and 
increased clarity on the lower notes. In fact, when playing 
pop/jazz, I'll voice chords differently on a longer piano than on a 
short one because the lower notes are less muddy on a bigger piano.

Before my C7 Disklavier, I had a G2 Disklavier. I can tell you that 
neither is suitable for background music--it's just too loud! You 
need to install a mute (padding under the soundboard and/or a muting 
string cover) if you want it quiet.

Even with this, it's not really a good choice for background music!

I see many people get a bad impression about solenoid players 
because they see them in airports or hotel lobbies with the volume 
turned all the way down (so there's no more dynamic range and it's 
missing notes), and it muted with padding, etc.

Use your stereo for background music!

--
Robert
http://www.robert.to/