Hammer Transition

[John Formsma]

On 10/22/07, Alan Barnard <pianotuner at embarqmail.com> wrote:

Questions for experienced users, please ...
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> 1. Since one can't do the old overpull and settle routine, is an
> impact whack down as good as a whack up, vis-a-vis stability?
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Yes, but like a traditional lever, you still have the ability to nudge the
pin without moving the pin in the block.  So you have a "window" of
up-or-down movement to set the string after the pin is set.  A small impact
might not move the pin in the block, but it can make the pitch change.  Once
you become familiar with that, it gets much easier.

2. If a fairly large movement is made in one whack, and it just happens to
> hit the mark, will that be stable?
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Yes, if a hard test blow doesn't make it move. <g>

3. For relatively big moves--say 4 cents or more--do you just use the hammer
> like a "regular" tuning lever, to get it close?
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What do you mean?  I'm not understanding your question.

4. In the treble, it seems like you have to play the note constantly while
> whackawhackawhacking in small increments. Comments?
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You're getting the hang of it.  Now just keep doing it 1,000 more times, and
you'll have it down perfectly...with fewer whacks. <G>  I personally think
that playing a treble note repeatedly like you describe is best regardless
of which tuning lever is used.  The RCH takes getting used to, but it's
easier than learning a traditional lever technique.

> 5. Anything else that might help an experienced newbie like me???
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Practice.  I like to set the pin in the block, then set the string with a
very small upward motion.  I've noticed that it seems to yield better
stability than a downward impact.

You can always go to one of your churches to practice.  That way, you might
be able to follow up in a couple weeks to see how stable the tuning was.


-- 
JF

www.ronpaul2008.com
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