aural tuning

[Billbrpt@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/16/98 10:07:48 AM Central Daylight Time,
pianotoo@IMAP2.ASU.EDU writes:

<< Now you all know that if I am wrong, I will take my licks, but in this
 case I'm offering not only to eat humble pie, but to pay for it.
 
 Jim Coleman, Sr.
  >>
I think you are right, Jim.  It is just the method of E tuning that is in
question.  I don't think the majority of e tuners are as sophisticated as some
on the list here are.  FAC program, zip, no checks, couldn't make it any
better if it  WAS  checked, etc.

The new exam procedure is an excellent way to deal with this.  The applicant
HAS to tune aurally first.  The ETD can also be used to fix what was done
aurally before proceeding, if desired.  

I think what is meant here is that you have to have the ability to aurally
verify AND correct, if necessary, what the ETD has done.  If not, how much
better can an inaccurate E tuning be than an inaccurate aural tuning?

For a skilled tuner, the ETD can be a good way of providing checks and
balances to what one does so routinely and very often, as fast as possible.  I
still only use it part of the time, myself but when and where I use it, it
really is a valuable tool for getting te very best tunings possible, day in,
day out.

Bill Bremmer RPT
Madison, Wisconsin