fun quiz

[val090]

What does a bellyman do?

[Big Al1st]

Helps make a piano

Other workers install these braces, which strengthen the rim and support the parts of the piano that will go into the case. A worker called the bellyman notches the top of the bridge with a chisel, leaving only a small portion of the top edge higher than the rest. The strings will be streched across this narrow area, which is covered with black graphite to reduce friction between the strings and the bridge.

[val090]

Gosh big Al you are a wealth of knowledge - Thanks

[Big Al1st]

Not really, just asked Jeeves. He's the brainy one. Bet yr not impressed now lol