The lowest note, F0 is used here as a percussive accentuation.
| Lowest notes blues riff.wav |
| Sound table 6.10 |
9. Bass Melodic Clarity:
| Low melodic clarity.wav |
| Sound table 6.11 |
In this example, a chordal melodic phrase is clearly heard in the low register.
The lowest 4 notes: F0, F#0, G0, G#0 (97 keys) and the added low C0 (102 keys) are selectively sustained by the sostenuto pedal. A legato chordal phrase in Gb major is layered over a bass pedal note (F) demonstrates the a tonal balance of dissonant harmonic layering and clarity capability of the Stuart bass registers. The una corda pedal (U.C.) enhances the change in timbre of the final three notes.
10. High Note Sustain:
The enhanced sustain and clarity of single notes in the higher registers of the Stuart piano sound was observed in chapter four in the sounds of the note C5 525.23 Hz. The enhanced sustain is portrayed in this sound, particularly of the note E5 .
| High note sustain finale.wav |
| Sound table 6.12 |
