Tuning Basic question

Ronald W. Murray rmurray@mail.minerich.net
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 08:22:58 -0500


Sorry to impose such an ignorant question on a group that is 
obviously so knowledgeable...

I just purchased an old piano that I am interested in 
restoring and I subscribed to this group to just listen in and learn 
as much as possible via osmosis.

What I, as a novice do not understand is the tuning process in 
general. I am an accomplished trumpet player and have a pretty good 
ear. What I'm asking myself is... do you not use any mechanical aids 
in tuning pianos? It seems to the uneducated (like me) that you would 
set an electronic chromatic tuner, plunk each key and adjust it based 
on the instrument. 

Obviously this is deeply incorrect. Would someone in the group be 
willing to offer a short primer on general tuning procedure and 
theory?



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Ronald W. Murray
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Clear Communications Group
Minerich Division
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