In a message dated 98-02-11 22:38:10 EST, you write: << It's impossible to get what any of us would call, a good tuning anyway . My approach is simply to strip mute the piano, use the F3 SAT number, and then smooth out all of the fifths and 4ths across the bass/tenor break aurally. Since we can't have a smooth progression of thirds and quiet 5ths as well, I will sacrifice the thirds in favour of good 5ths. >> Once again, I am here to say that this kind of thinking is clearly wrong and negative. I create beuatiful tunings on the Acrosonic. I've used an Acrosonic 3 times as a pit piano in a grand opera production and once as the orchestra piano for a symphony chorus concert. The piano was chosen because of space limitations. Unfortunately an FAC program will not give you the proper information. You also cannot simply use the deviations provided in various books about Historical Temperaments and apply them to an FAC program and expect a good tuning. You must first understand the HT's and the rules for a WT. When you have this understanding, you can actually use what people here are calling "poor scaling" to your advantage. You can create beutifully quiet harmony at the top of the cycle and avoid undue harshness at the bottom. All it takes is an open mind and a well trained ear. I don't ask my customers if they want me tune a temperament which cannot possibly be done, I tell them that I have a better idea. Bill
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