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So many repeated notes on the right hand.. must be very tiring!

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Michael LS

I heard the keys are heavier on a grand. Shouldn't it be more tiring instead?

June 8, 2018 at 3:49pm
Gavin Koh

Keys are indeed heavier on a grand but they have something called double escapement. Double escapement allows for quick play of repeated notes. If I remember correctly, the hammer does not fall... See More

Keys are indeed heavier on a grand but they have something called double escapement. Double escapement allows for quick play of repeated notes. If I remember correctly, the hammer does not fall completely, just partially.

June 8, 2018 at 7:20pm
Michael LS

Interesting. Double escapement. Gotta read up on that!

June 11, 2018 at 10:25am
Gavin Koh

Watching the double escapement action is way better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxuD3lWaCs

June 11, 2018 at 10:48am