Tuning from scratch

[Pianoman]

What do you mean "Heaven Forbid" about electronic tuners.
That is offensive.
James
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michelle Smith" <michelle at cdaustin.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 2:02 PM
Subject: Tuning from scratch


> Hi all.  Quick question from a new tuning student.  If you come
> across a piano that is totally out of whack (or a piano that you've
> restrung), and you don't have an electronic tuner (heaven forbid!),
> what's the quickest way to get the strings on pitch?  Being a music
> teacher, I can figure it out but it takes a really long time.  Any
> tricks of the trade?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Michelle Smith
> Student Tuner
> Bastrop, Texas