Hi Ed I think the key point here is ones working definition of what "fine tuning" constitutes. I seriously doubt that there are more then a small handfull of tuners out there that could pass the minumum passing scores for the Academy test given a piano that is 10 cents flat and an hours time to do it in. Now whether one accepts their score of 80 as a bottom line for what is acceptable as a <<fine tuned piano>> or not is another matter entirely. We all know we can get a piano to fly with reasonably close octaves and fairly clean unisions, even if the temperment is considerably removed from being equal temperament. But meeting some clearly defined standard within a fairly close tolerance is another matter. That said... I'll buy your post :) Cheers RicB A440A@aol.com wrote: > , Richard writes: > ><< btw... my recent experiences in Japan has led me to conclude that the > >one hour wonder pitch raise and "fine tuning" is a suspect concept at > >best. :) >> > >Hmm, I dunno. There is no right or wrong way to fine tune a piano, at >pitch, that is say 15 cents flat in places. There are, however, many of us that >have found ways that work, for us. Here's mine. > If the piano is more than 4 cents off standard, and I have to meet >broadcast quality,(which is mainly the unisons and octaves), I invest the first 15 >minutes,(12 if I really have to meet a deadline), in getting the piano within 4 >cents of 440.............. > snip
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