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Demonstrating String Resonance
To experience the string resonance phenomenon, gently hold down the "C" key as shown in the illustration below, then play (strike
and release quickly) any of the keys marked with a symbol. In addition to the sound of each note played, it should also be possible
to hear the strings of the first "C" key resonating "sympathetically", thus demonstrating String Resonance.
C
The location and volume of the resonance may vary depending on the piano sound and settings used.
(7) Undamped String Resonance
The dampers of an acoustic piano span almost the full width of the keyboard. However, the topmost 18 keys (approximately 1.5
octaves) do not incorporate dampers, as the shorter strings for these treble notes decay quickly and therefore do not need to be
dampened.
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As a result, the strings of these "undamped" treble notes are free to vibrate in sympathetic resonance with those of lower keys –
independently of the damper pedal position – helping to enrich the sound with additional harmonics and tonal colour.
The hybrid piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Undamped String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance
sound to be adjusted.
Value
Off
1
10
This setting will not be displayed when the "SK-EX Rendering" piano sound variation is selected.
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C
F G
B
F G
C
Damped Strings
Description
Undamped String Resonance will not be applied to the selected sound.
A small amount of Undamped String Resonance will be applied to the selected sound.
A large amount of Undamped String Resonance will be applied to the selected sound.
A
E
G
C
E
G
A
C D E
G
C
Drag
Undamped Strings
G6
C8
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