Tuning the upper treble

[Ted Simmons]

Thanks, Dale,
  I do tune uprights with my left hand when it is against the wall, but I
haven't tried grands that way.  Good idea.  I'll give it a try.
   Ted Simmons

>Try tuning the upper treble with your left hand. I assume from your
>description you are a right handed technician. It takes practice to learn but
>there are many benefits. If your right hand is injured, you can still work if
>you are able to use your left. I began learning by using my left hand for
>pitch raises then finer tuning as I gained confidence in my technique. In my
>case, my left hand technique is somewhat different than my usual right hand
>technique. Right hand is an overhead grip, left hand is underhand.  I hope
>this will help.
>
>Dale Probst
>Registered Piano Technician
>Ward & Probst, Inc.
>Piano & Organ Service
>Wichita Falls, TX