Subject: RE: Pianos in sessions?
From: Tim Leaning - PM
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 06:46 AM

"The only problem I have with the piano is the inability to change a note once it is played,I don't know if its possible on a modern piano to control the vibration of the string(wire?) once it has been set in motion."

No, it's not, except for the obvious things involving letting go of the key and using the pedals.

"It just seems a little errrm lacking at times."

It's no different from other percussion instruments. It's up to the musician to make the most of the instrument within its limitations.

"With other loud instruments like Piano accordion there is an element of humanity due to the control of the player over the bellows (breathing quality)."

True. With a piano, one has a wide range of dynamics and the ability to play 10 notes at the same time (sometimes more, in exceptional circumstances). It's horses for courses.