Thanks for the encouragement. I have found the closest PTG chapter to me, and will contact them shortly. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 11:26 AM Subject: Re: Course of action for learning > Tom, > > I did exactly what you're doing (not so long ago -- I'm still a newbie). I > started with Reblitz. Read the book cover to cover. I have found that the > techniques and procedures in Reblitz's book are, in fact, common. However, > I would also recommend that you join the Piano Technicians Guild. When you > read the Journal, participate on this list, and talk to other piano > technicians, you realize that there are many ways to solve problems, and > not everybody agrees. That's the fun part. > > As for setting the temperament: (First of all, "the temperament" in the > book is equal temperament. Even though not everyone tunes pianos in equal > temperament, it's a useful thing to learn how to do.) First practice > hearing beats. If you feel comfortable with that, then just try the two > methods for setting the temperament in the book. It's personal preference > as to which you might use more often. The methods given use the faster > beating 3rds and 6ths, which I agree are easier to begin with. However, I > think it's a mistake to never practice setting a temperament with 4ths and > 5ths. So, eventually try to get more methods to try. I really like the > Coleman A-A temperament. > > I also recommend taking a course. I am taking the Randy Potter course. > It's an excellent course, and in fact it uses Reblitz's book a lot. It's > still like "doing it yourself" (Randy is very busy), so it's a good idea > to interact with other technicians if you can. I highly recommend going to > the annual convention. For a very reasonable price you have access to > classes taught by the best people in the field. I made a family trip out > of it last summer. > > Good luck, and have fun, > > Charles Neuman > PTG Associate, Long Island - Nassau > > > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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