Gang,

I need to mic a concert grand for recording.
What are the best ways to get the point of view/sound
from the pianist?

I was going to use two SM57s, and a condencer mic.

One SM57 for the bass (left) one SM57 for treble (right).
Then, place the condenser mic about 10 feet, front and
center to the lifted piano lid (45 degrees).

Any thoughts, comments, ideas?

I'd do it the way the guy used to do it for Elton John,
his name is Charlie Helpinsteel (I think) he goes by
Ezra Charles. But I don't have the kind of money
to buy and place all those pickups inside a piano.

I wanted to do it analog, but I don't have a good reel to
reel either. A buddy of mine offered to bring his
8 channel digital recorder, so that would work.

Now I guess is the time for thoughts and comments.

Thanks,

Spike