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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
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!
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.
..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 !
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)
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!
still clunky different impromptu...