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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

A New Tool For The Drawer

A New Tool for the Drawer.

October 6th, 2017

Today we took delivery of a great Baldwin upright piano. Glenn Nielson, our local piano tuner checked it out before we purchased the piano, and he gave it a clean bill of health.  The piano was purchased from a private party in Loveland, Colorado. It is has a very robust sound and is very balanced. The piano is a full 88 keys and is regarded by many as a great studio piano. It has a deep rich sound with clarity and balance across the keys. There are 2 key mechanisms that need repair but other than that the piano is in working order.

October 7, 2017

 Glenn has come in for the second tuning, because the piano sat for a long time without being properly tuned. When a stringed instrument gets used to being at a certain tuning it naturally wants to return to what to the original detuned state. That is why it may take a number of tunings before it settles down to proper tuning.

October 11, 2017

I just finished playing the Baldwin around the circle of 5ths and it has an incredibly big tone. It is very focused no matter at what volume I play it. Great dynamic response. Remember that Legato is the default. Sing the scales if you have to, using La La La. This will translate into Legato playing in your fingers. Practice playing in all dynamics from Piano to Forte. Hear what you want it to sound like before you play the note.

Today, Larry is working on a mastering project for Matt Goeple. He is putting the final touches on Matt's  solo guitar project. My task for the day is to work up piano parts for Yvette Dominee's vocal and guitar music. She has turned out some great songs and it is a delight to work with her.  We had a great laugh or two Saturday, working on a hilarious song that I am not at liberty to give too many details on, at this time. I did a voice characterization, and background vocals for the track.

If you need piano tuning or tech work on your piano give Glenn a call.  970-413-2814 neilsonglenn1234@gmail.com

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