Upright Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
Aftertouch
A
the amount the key travels after the jack has escaped from under the knuckle
2
Q
Minimum amount of aftertouch needed for an action to function properly
A
abut .025” or .6mm
3
Q
Why is proper aftertouch important?
A
w/out it, action parts cannot reset themselves, and so the note cannot be repeated
4
Q
Too little aftertouch can result in…
A
bobbling (aka, double-striking) hammers
5
Q
Too much aftertouch can cause…
A
inconsistent repetition in the note while playing and a spongy feeling in the key stroke
6
Q
What are the 3 most important adjustments affecting aftertouch?
A
hammer-line, let off, and key dip
7
Q
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