Several years ago I was tuning a Hamburg Steinway grand at a house where the lady had left me alone, I thought. When I got into the upper treble I heard two parrots "accompanying" me. They were in an atrium behind me. One was mimicking whatever note I was playing and the other was singing opera. When I stopped, they stopped. When I started again so did they. I finally managed to finish. It was just unbelievable to hear these two parrots. I have encountered other parrots at other places. I have learned that if their cage should be covered with a sheet or some other large cloth they will think it is night time and will quit singing and/or talking. Also, one other time I was tuning a restored old Steinway grand and a loose cockatiel that was flying around in the room landing on top of my head. I sat still hoping I would not need to shampoo my hair so very soon. The lady came in, saw the bird and took it and put it in its cage. Martin Wisenbaker, RPT Houston, Texas
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