FAC database

Del Gittinger delgit@acc-net.com
Mon, 15 Nov 1999 09:41:14 -0500


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Mark & all,

My apologies to Ron Berry if I get this wrong:

I measure FAC stretch numbers as usual and create the tuning in a memory =
slot.  I tune A4 then move the SAT to A6 and play A4.  At A6 the SAT is =
listening to the fundamental of A6 as determined by the calculated =
tuning.  If playing A4 stops the lights at A6 my stretch for that string =
is correct. But, the octave temperament octave stretch may not be.

Then I tune B4 and C5 per the calculated tuning. The FAC tuning changes =
partials at C5.  To be sure the octave stretch is good for this piano I =
play B4 with the SAT set on F#4 and observe how fast the lights rotate =
sharp.  Then play C5 with the SAT set on G4 and observe the lights =
again.  The speed for both notes should be about equal for a smooth =
transition across the breaks.  If B4 is faster then lower your A4 number =
and recalculate.  And the opposite if it is faster.

As usual, the good, well scaled pianos don't need this extra step very =
often.  It's the others that require this extra step.

I hope this helps.

Del Gittinger, RPT
Del's Music Studio, Marion, OH
Piano Tuning & Service
Electronic Instrument repairs including organs
delgit@acc-net.com

Hi Del -

Is there a concise way to discuss those "various ways" on the list for
those unaware of Ron Berry's approach?  Would love to hear it...

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com


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