2pMUa2. Large grand versus small upright pianos: Factors of timbral difference.

Session: Tuesday Afternoon, December 2


Author: Alexander Galembo
Location: Dept. of Psych., Queen's Univ., Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada, galembo@psyc.queensu.ca
Author: Lola L. Cuddy
Location: Dept. of Psych., Queen's Univ., Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada, galembo@psyc.queensu.ca

Abstract:

The difference in timbre, especially in the bass range, is one of the important reasons why pianists prefer large grand pianos to small uprights. The work discussed in this presentation addresses acoustical and design factors responsible for this difference. [Work supported by NATO and NSERC.]


ASA 134th Meeting - San Diego CA, December 1997