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as an amateur pianist, I've played pianos with and without ivory keys, and the feel of ivory is a bit better. I'm not sure why, but it seems like it doesn't ge
by abruzzi 5y ago
as an amateur pianist, I've played pianos with and without ivory keys, and the feel of ivory is a bit better. I'm not sure why, but it seems like it doesn't get as slick from sweat as you play. Of course, piano keys are not the cause of current ivory demand to the best of my knowledge, and I'll happily take non-ivory keys.
- optymizer 5y agocould it be because ivory is porous, wicking away the moisture?
- bluGill 5y agoPiano makers have not used real Ivory in many years. There is a market for used ivory on pianos, but that is only to repair antique pianos. Piano makes/owners have been careful about this for long enough that pianos with real ivory get a pass because everyone understands they are dealing only with ivory from before we knew better.
- 8note 5y agoIs that comparing ivory wth plastic keys, or ivory with some synthetic version of ivory?