Modartt user forum - Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

Re: Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:44:33 +0000

still clunky different impromptu...

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...d%20Ab.mp3

Re: Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:43:33 +0000

I should really practice these pieces, but as you can tell I don't consider myself a 'musician.'

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...d%20Ab.mp3

Schubert on J Broadwood - a bit clunky!

Re: Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:55:38 +0000

If played well the harpsichord has a lot to offer...

I'm starting to appreciate it more and more - the G Giusti (all stops engaged)

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...Giusti.mp3

Re: Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:35:11 +0000

..and now for an instrument seriously lacking in dynamics (except note length)

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...anchet.mp3

No pedals were abused in this recording !

Re: Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:25:34 +0000

A later piano (C Bechstein) and composer to match - Debussy

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...0About.mp3

This is just an experiment in dynamics - so there's a lot of banging of keys for effect. The later piano certainly has greater dynamics...

Well temperament chosen.

Re: Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:32:43 +0000

second experiment with J schantz 415 to see if the romantic side of Beethoven comes across

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...sharpe.mp3

also a quick read - albeit an easier piece.

I think to give any of these pianos a fair test I would have to spend time with them and familiarise myself with their strengths. It's perhaps not fair to come to them cold... and not to practice the pieces I've used as a basis for the experiment...

Sorry!

Did the Early Piano really lack dynamics?

null@example.com (DEZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:12:08 +0000

Just thought I'd experiment to see what dynamics could be coaxed out of the JE Schmidt 415

https://forum.modartt.com/uploads.php?f...ttempt.mp3

This is a quick read - there are mistakes - I'm not a musician (don't have the time - too many other commitments). It's just an experiment with an early piano and some horrendous Beethoven piece.

Dynamics turned up to 40 from 30 and reverb changed to Piano room 1