The difference is startling. Its about time people got more hands on and connected with their own instrument. I tuned my own piano for years and it was easy with an electronic tuner. It sounded great to my perfect pitch ears. So handy when just one note is off. Many people neglect keeping up with minor maintenance because of the ludicrous cost of many piano technicians. Then there is a humidity change and BAM....call the tech again. I've often found many so called great pianos (especially Yamaha) unbearably hard above middle C. I think they are aiming for a brilliant/bright sound so people trying to play technically difficult pieces sound better but its just horribly hard, unfeeling and glaringly bright. We all can't have on hand a German Steinways or other magnificently crafted instrument when we feel like it. Thank you for your video. I can't believe its got only 7000 views. The world is not fair at all.
My upright has got hammers refaced and I think it was a bad idea (and I even said so to the technician) Now I am stuck with a tone which is way too bright for my taste. And by the way any inharmonicity can be heard much more disturbing. The sound is shrill, not just brassy. I have tried to soften the upper register (c5-c6) by doing needling, but so far very cautious and experimenting. The only advice I got is "trust your ears". I began to wonder if the piano technician has an ear damage since he hears things differently.
I've practiced and experimented with lots of older pianos where i couldn't make things worse than they already were...so I felt pretty confident that I could improve the tone without doing any damage. I did a lot of work on my old 1926 Steinway before I sold it but I sure wouldn't be messing around with a good one.
Dont file your hammers thats not how you voice a piano ive only been doing this for 30 pluss yrs just dont do it!!!! Call a tech if you need to voice it And no im not looking for work thank you
lol there is another experience voicer on YT that says before he will needle a hammer he will sand it, leaving just the top groove marks, then reevaluate.
The difference is startling. Its about time people got more hands on and connected with their own instrument. I tuned my own piano for years and it was easy with an electronic tuner. It sounded great to my perfect pitch ears. So handy when just one note is off. Many people neglect keeping up with minor maintenance because of the ludicrous cost of many piano technicians. Then there is a humidity change and BAM....call the tech again.
I've often found many so called great pianos (especially Yamaha) unbearably hard above middle C. I think they are aiming for a brilliant/bright sound so people trying to play technically difficult pieces sound better but its just horribly hard, unfeeling and glaringly bright. We all can't have on hand a German Steinways or other magnificently crafted instrument when we feel like it. Thank you for your video. I can't believe its got only 7000 views. The world is not fair at all.
Awesome. I definitely heard a difference in the video immediately
My upright has got hammers refaced and I think it was a bad idea (and I even said so to the technician) Now I am stuck with a tone which is way too bright for my taste. And by the way any inharmonicity can be heard much more disturbing. The sound is shrill, not just brassy. I have tried to soften the upper register (c5-c6) by doing needling, but so far very cautious and experimenting. The only advice I got is "trust your ears".
I began to wonder if the piano technician has an ear damage since he hears things differently.
is it possible to shave down the hammer where the groove is. would the sound be better, like a new hammer
What would you do if you have notes certain keys that are darker than other. How you can make the sound of those keys brighter. Thanks
A new aspect of your talents. I will not try at home with my Steinway.
I've practiced and experimented with lots of older pianos where i couldn't make things worse than they already were...so I felt pretty confident that I could improve the tone without doing any damage. I did a lot of work on my old 1926 Steinway before I sold it but I sure wouldn't be messing around with a good one.
i want to do this too. so flat and deeply grooved, but I'm terrified.
This is nice, keep going!
I'm Pianist and do some video too :)
Ohhhh like the military polonaise at the end ;)
Dont file your hammers thats not how you voice a piano ive only been doing this for 30 pluss yrs just dont do it!!!!
Call a tech if you need to voice it
And no im not looking for work thank you
Good advice Heritage.... I just spent 500 bucks for voicing on my other yamaha. Registered Piano Tech. money well spent
Yo Heritage - check this out ua-cam.com/video/P4EOISaH2j0/v-deo.html
lol there is another experience voicer on YT that says before he will needle a hammer he will sand it, leaving just the top groove marks, then reevaluate.