Mock tuning test ??

[JIMRPT@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 11/02/1999 7:16:31 PM, you wrote:

<<"Is it proper to compare yourself to a previously set, tried and true, FAC

tuning?

Phil">>

Phil; 
  Of course it is.  But two things need to be kept in mind when practicing 
for the tuning test:
1. Is not to be practicing one certain given tuning and trying to duplicate 
it.  
2. Work really diligently on the basics, i.e., pin setting, unison setting, 
beat rates in temperament, progressive (?)octave stetching and some basic 
checks (one or two is all that will be needed because you can 'check' your 
way into running out of time:)

 Also a FAC tuning probably is not going to be the 'best' tuning for that 
piano, rather it will probably be one that is  'good'.  Take a confirmed FAC 
tuning and work on improving it until you are satisfied, record that 
'improved' tuning then use it for your practice test standard.  You will 
probably be surprised how much improvement you can make to an already good 
tuning.  Practice tuning on a quality grand and not on a spinet, or some 
such, as a quality grand will be used for the test.
  The best way to judge where you are now is to get someone who is willing to 
listen to and really critique one of your tunings.  Their job would be to 
tell you where they think you can improve your tuning and/or technique and 
where your apparent weaknesses are, 'not' to tell you how good you are :-)

  Mock tuning tests as being discussed are very good practice. Also take into 
consideration the time constraints used in the test and you will have no 
problem.

General question to all...don't the SATII and the RCT have a built in test 
scoring program??
Jim Bryant (FL)