>I know that I'm the only guy on the planet that thinks strings render >across bridges, but I don't account for my observations any other way. > > > >Ron N No you're not. I saw a very convincing demonstration of this principle by Jim Ellis using his monochord about a year and a half ago. He demonstrated that forceful blows would not COMPLETELY equalize strings across bridges, but that they indeed helped. This is his argument for keeping your piano in tune. Makes sense to me. I might add that I experienced dramatic improvement in tuning stability after I learned how to use strong blows WHILE turning the tuning pin -- then check with softer strikes. My hammer technique didn't change, and is identical to what Susan described. One strange observation I have made, though, is that you can pound away on a S&S after you get the string/pin settled without a change in pitch. But with other makes, the pitch will take a nosedive with every strike as if neither will settle. Why? Jeff Jeff Tanner, Piano Technician School of Music University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (803)-777-4392 (phone) (803)-777-6508 (fax)
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