KS 26: Begin Regulating with a Plan
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KS 26: Begin Regulating with a Plan

In this discussion of regulating away from the piano, I have left out a lynchpin detail: how to get the action home. Grand actions are awkwardly wide, heavy, and at risk. Ideally, you should have a helper, of course. But even with another set of hands, such elements as distance, stairs, and weather threaten. I have long arms and until recently w...
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KS 24: Regulate Samples / Additional Prep?
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KS 24: Regulate Samples / Additional Prep?

This week, I will touch on the importance of regulation sampling and the possibility of further preparation steps based on what you find. Geometry may need tweaking if normal aftertouch requires too much dip, notes feel too heavy, notes won't repeat, or parts poorly align. Materials may need attention if indentations will conflict with new spacing or cause other problems. Hammerline may be overly elevated after multiple hammer filings and need action adaptations. My suggestions will all be quick-ish fixes where a more thorough restoration or replacement of parts would exceed budget.
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