NTHAT · No.28

Mahler's Viennese piano

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Grand piano acquired by Gustav Mahler between 1897–1902. Compass: C1–g4; 3-Octave span 478. Stringing: Bichord C1–E1; trichord F1–g4; Bridge divided at G sharp/A. Action: 'Viennese'; "Prellmechanik" with escapement and check. Overdampers to a3. Pedals: 4 originally: Keyboard shift ("Verschiebung"); Moderator 1 ("Moderator" or "Pianozug"); Moderator 2 ("Moderator" or "Pianozug – Pianissimo"); Dampers ("Dämpfung").

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