Tuning Tunes

[gordon stelter]

"I'm Coming Virginia" by Will Marion Cook, c.1925. I
try to approximate the Fats Waller QRS piano roll
version. It has luscious harmonies, a groovy beat and
is a lot of fun. Always gets a smile! 
    Thump

--- Wimblees@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/14/03 4:37:43 AM !!!First
> Boot!!!, stars@teleport.com 
> writes:
> 
> > What tunes do you use as your 'test' tunes to play
> when you are finished 
> > tuning? I know this is highly irrelevant, but I
> find the choice of 
> > favorites interesting with the different
> technicians I've had work on my 
> > pianos over the years.
> > 
> > As a non-professional, I can tell you that when a
> customer hears her piano 
> > played by someone who has just finished tuning it,
> and hears the sound 
> > bounce around the house of a tune that is part of
> the technicians toolbox, 
> > it just feels and sounds so neat to hear - how do
> you pick 'em? Which one 
> > do you use? And if there is a reason - why?
> > 
> > :)
> > Dorie
> > 
> > 
> 
> You mean there are piano tuners who play a "tune"
> when they're done. Wow, 
> what a concept. 
> 
> Just kidding. I don't play the piano, and I have a
> great respect for those 
> that do. And we've got some excellent piano players
> in our midst. 
> 
> I just play a few chords and arpeggios. I have
> developed quite a skill at 
> "noodling," enough so that customers think I really
> know how to play.
> 
> Wim 
> 


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