Tuning Invention Idea

[Jon Page]

Sure.  The electromechanical device exists already as an appendage
to the human torso. Electric impulses are fired to the "device" from the
brain.
There is a bit of ear to hand coordination involved. Experience develops the
tuning stability by setting the string and compensating for torque in the pin.

Aside from that, Ronco's "Tuner in a Pocket" would be a welcome addition to
every second market catalogue for years.

Come to think of it, I saw one in operation at a Boston Seminar last year.  
Must be still in the production stages. The scaffolding seemed to cumbersome
for the transition of trunk to piano.

Back to the drawing board . . .

At 09:15 PM 10/10/97 -0400, you wrote:
>   Does anyone have any comments or reactions to the idea of building a
>battery operated or electrical  tuning hammer which could be interfaced
>with a SAT or other computerized piano tuning program to slowly  tighten
>or loosen the tuning pin of the note you are playing until the red
>lights are stopped?  Would such an invention be possible, feasible or
>desirable?  Or is there such an mechanism out there?  I'd love to hear
>your comments.
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>Phil R.
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