[CAUT] using as ETD, was Re: Too tall!!??

[David Ilvedson]

When I tuned strictly by ear, I didn't hit the octaves hard.   I don't understand that...you are tuning one note to the note tuned before it which you have already set.   You aurally check octaves with a normal touch, then retune as needed using a firm blows on the note your tuning, recheck, retune etc.   That's how always did...I think as it has been a long time. 

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 4/11/2010 5:17:06 AM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] using as ETD, was Re:  Too tall!!??


>>  And if the settling blows are the same, where is the saving of db?

>When tuning an octave aurally, you must strike two keys multiple
>times while deciding on placement. With an ETD, you are only
>striking one key. So it cuts the db level impacting your ear.

>There are still double-key checks but the incessant assault of
>two keys constantly being struck is gone.

>The first time I used the VT for practice rooms I was very
>pleasantly surprised at how I felt after tuning 4 pianos, I felt
>like I had only tuned one aurally.
>-- 

>Regards,

>Jon Page