I seem to be the only one weighin in AGAINST tuning other-handed. Here's why: I have more fine motor skill in my right hand. That's why I'm right-handed. I want that fine motor skill above all when tuning. Switching to my less-sensitive side doesn't make sense to me; finding a technique that works for the dominant hand does. I think the reason people switch to the other hand is to change the angle and therefore the "bias" of the tuning lever. Pulling down during tuning springs the pin downward while it rotates. With some pianos this might be a good thing. With a tight-ish pin and very little bearing friction, it will spring back when released. Pulling up, whether with the left hand or using a 10 o'clock position with the right hand, counteracts some of this, maybe the right amount, maybe too much. I have found it more successful to tune in the 11-1 o'clock position and pull the lever TOWARD me or AWAY from me while rotating to counteract these non-circular vectors. It is individually adjustable for each pin, and I don't need to change to a new technique. I use a similar technique on grands, lifting up or down while turning. I don't have problems with 1098's. At least not with tuning.... Bob Davis
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