Mock tuning test ??

[Jim Coleman, Sr.]

Hi Jim:

The SAT II can have the PTG tuning test on it if it was ordered that
way. The SAT III comes with it as standard setup. The RCT has it as
standard, as does also the TuneLab program. In each of these cases, it is
best to do the very best tuning you can using their standard programs 
and then read the tweaked tuning in using the PTG partials in the Super
Tuning or Master tuning record. Then you can actually score your own
aural tunings later as often as you want to do so. These Testing programs
also have the de-tuning values.

Jim Coleman, Sr.

On Tue, 2 Nov 1999 JIMRPT@AOL.COM wrote:

> 
> 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)
>