Hearing

[pianotune05 at comcast.net]

Hi Carl,
I think that's the case, we focus better, but I do think too that we also learn to use it to our fullest ability since our visual senses are either not working or working to a less capacity.  I'm the same way although not totall blind, but I can tell when a unison is out at our church and it bugs me to death.  Our pastor doesn't want to pay for a tuning so I either do a free one or wait until Jesus comes back.  So I figure I'll do a free one for the practice.  
Marshall

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: carlteplitski <koko99 at shaw.ca> 

(  Cautiously jumpimg in here. )   Told by a Dr. friend   many years ago that  people who 
can't see, "don't" actually hear better physically, but do focus better, because they are not as distracted.
I used to  tune for a blind musician,  and learned very quickly to pay attention when he thought 
a note was not right. He was always correct, and it bothered him more than other musicians. ( not piano ).   


Carl / Winnipeg




Alan Barnard wrote: 
Marshall, I'd like you meet Joe Garrett.

Joe, this is Marshall Somebodyoranother.

Marshall, Joe has a reputation for being a little crusty and speaking his mind, but he is a vast treasure-trove of piano knowledge and is willing to share it. He's actually quite loveable though never, perhaps, cuddly. Take his convention classes.

Joe, Marshall here is somewhat like I was, years ago, when I joined the list, i.e., trying a little too hard to fit in, perhaps. Personality-wise, he may be more like you.

Oh, dear.

Let the games begin!

Alan Barnard
Salem, Missouri


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joseph Garrett 
To: pianotech
Sent: 03/19/2006 1:24:59 AM 
Subject: Hearing


Marshall, the naive said: "...but since I'm sight impaired, my hearing is so acute."

Marshall,
If you believe that crap, I feel sorry for you. There have been many studies in regards to the Urban Legend: "Blind people can hear better", all have proven that Blind people do not have any better/worse hearing than visual types. Sheesh! If it's so "acute", why is it that you are having difficulty mastering TUNING?


Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
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