Notes 85-86-87-88

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Sat, 12 Apr 1997 09:45:16 -0400
> From:          Frank Weston <waco@ari.net>
> Subject:       Re: Notes 85-86-87-88
> To:            pianotech@byu.edu
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

Hi Frank,

What VTD are you using to read your tunings?

David ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA


> I tune by ear, and recently with reference to a VTD.  My question:
>
> In the treble, length and size of string is roughly equivalent for most
> pianos.  Why do some sound right with lots of stretch in the high
> octave, and some need little at all.  For example:
>
> I have a very good tuning on a Steinway O with about 8 cents stretch at
> C8.  I also have a very good tuning on an A II with almost 35 cents at
> C8.  These are somewhat similar pianos, and to my ear, both of these
> pianos sound "right", yet they are both tuned quite differently.  Both
> of these tunings have been complimented by some pretty serious
> professional musicians (not patting myself on the back, just trying to
> make a point).  What gives?
>
> The idea that the ear likes sharper tones as pitch increases does not
> jibe with experience.  The piano seems to decide what the ear will
> like.  Why?
>
>
> Wondering - Frank Weston
>
>