Scientists confirm that a pianist's touch can subtly change the color of piano sound, ending a century-long debate
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Summary
Scientists have confirmed that a pianist's touch can subtly alter the color and character of piano sound, validating a century-old musical debate. New mapping research reveals that technique alone can change how a piano note is perceived, supporting what musicians have long claimed about the unique voice each artist brings to the keys.
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This supports a message that musos have been trying to get across for years.
Is it illusion, or is there a hidden physical mechanism behind the unique voice every artist drops on the keys?
How science is finally proving a 100-year-old musical legend right
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