Better Sound Check

Here is a Beethoven I work on sometimes and sometimes don't. I need too work the whole thing up. The piano is tuned. The piano is a Story and Clark grand. I am using the zoom recorder. I think this one sounds like the best recording quality that I've put up. Sure, the piece still needs work, but I am here for a sound test for future recordings. I thought I could just post a reply with an attachment to my last post, but I couldn't figure out how to do that. Oops, I think I spelled the movement wrong. But anyway, let me know what you think. I'm really working for that quality sound. Now I've had some time to listen to more things here on the PS and can hear what you are sort of looking for. I admit I didn't do that when I first was posting my senior recital. If I can get some better quality recordings up, my piano recital could be taken down. I know it can be better at home if I keep working on it. I chose something today that was rather simple, but classical, so you could hear how it might sound on other pieces. (Wasn't really sure how I was phrasing that last sentence.) Hope this is better.

 

Ok, well, making progress anyway. And yes, the piano does have a few problems that the tuner told me. I'm looking for someone to do voicing. If the price isn't too bad.

 

It is a very bright sounding piano. Oh, and actually just one mic. Maybe 2 would help? I did not use a soft pedal on this recording, sometimes if I use the soft pedal it sounds more mellow. It might help the twang. Glad to finally have some positive feedback, though. Thank you, Monica. I am open to suggestions on fixing the twang if it can be done cheaply! I know one hammer isn't hitting the string right in the middle, so that is part of the problem.

 

I think the hammers are not hitting all the notes at once giving the twang. I'll see what I can do about that.

 

Ok, I figured something out, and my mother agreed with me it sounds less clunky. I moved the hammers a bit to adjust tone. I did this of course, very carefully. I know it probably won't stick, but if it sounds good to you guys, it's an easy fix I can do just before recording something if I need to. Here is a clip to see if you notice a difference. It's a small portion of my bach I did at my senior recital. I guess I am having trouble figuring out double attachments.