Means and method for softening the sound generated by a piano ha

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1996-06-14

1998-05-26

Gellner, Michael L.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

84216, 84222, G10C 300

Patent

active

057569118

ABSTRACT:
A device for softening sounds generated by a piano includes a lifting rod assembly mounted on the frame of the piano and operatively connected with a soft pedal mounted on the frame. An elongated sound softening rail assembly is pivotally mounted on the frame for selectively mutingly engaging the strings. The sound softening rail assembly includes an elongated rail spaced above the hammers and at least one dampening wedge attached thereto extending transversely outward from the rail toward the strings. The lifting rod assembly engages the rail so as to pivot the rail when lifted by the soft pedal, thereby pivoting the dampening wedge into muting contact with at least one of the strings. A method of retrofitting an existing piano with this sound softening device is also disclosed.

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