In a message dated 3/10/99 9:09:10 PM Central Standard Time, btrout@desupernet.net writes: << 've been hearing that it comes out better with two quick tunings than fighting with one long one when they're flat like this. It's just now that I'm finding out just how true this is. Thanks for the threads on this topic. They gave me a push in the right direction. (Sorry if it seems a little boring to those more 'seasoned' tuners out there, but it's pretty neat to me!) Best wishes to all, Brian Trout Quarryville, PA >> Congratulations! George Defebaugh must be smiling down upon you from the great beyond. This is just what he would have taught you to do had he been there with you personally. He passed away many years ago now, but he was actively teaching this approach in the 70's and 80's. I'm just glad I was able to pass this idea along to someone who hadn't thought of it. I think many people dread the idea of two passes thinking that they will be working twice as hard or doing two jobs for the price of one or something like that and so go on struggling with piano after piano. But tell me now, wasn't it much easier and less stressful doing it this way? I'm also glad that these technique ideas are not really related to the more controversial ideas I have about temperament and octaves. At least there are some positive contributions I can make to less experienced tuners that will really work and not create an outright conflagration. Bill Bremmer RPT Madison, Wisconsin
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC