[et_pb_section][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”0|” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title admin_label=”Post Title” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” featured_placement=”below” parallax_effect=”on” parallax_method=”on” text_orientation=”left” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” module_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” title_all_caps=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_margin=”0||0|” custom_padding=”0||0|” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_margin=”0|||” custom_padding=”0|||”] [shareaholic app=”share_buttons” id=”21407147″] Installing granite bridges into wooden pianos instead of using wood is a revolutionary way of improving the sound, tone and register of the classical keyboard instrument, thanks to the research of Stonetone® Music. The technique was invented by StoneTone’s owner, Robert B. DiSanto, with the help of Daniel Koehler, owner of Naples Piano Company. Using granite bridges, the duo retrofitted a 6’3? Baldwin Grand Piano that produced clear sound, sustained tone and seamless register integration across the keyboard range despite being built in 1905.

 

Referred to as the perfect transducer, granite bridges built into pianos activate the whole soundboard during playing, producing low, middle, and high registers that are seamless integrated. Tuning is easier in granite bridges compared to pianos that house wooden bridges, since with a granite bridge, the piano holds its pitch better and is more stable between tunings. A granite bridge also extends the life expectancy of a piano, compared to wooden bridges that are susceptible to weathering. The granite’s tight molecular stone matrix also makes the soundboard resist flattening out – another factor that improves the piano’s performance. Company spokesman Dr. Richard Bosworth explains, “It is clear this new technology will revolutionize performance practices as well as instrument development and construction throughout the music industry.” For more details on this please visit : http://slipperyrockgazette.net/site/archive_Issues/0111/pdfs/Issue_25.htm

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