tuning marathon tips

[gordon stelter]

Another idea: A stick with a padded end to thump the
keys with. Reduces shock on elbow and shoulder when
settling unisons.
     Gordon

--- Ron Koval <drwoodwind@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm recovering today from my latest tuning marathon,
> and thought while the 
> experience was still fresh in my mind I'd pass along
> a few tips...
> 
> 1. Hydrate - Before, during and after, along with
> your anti-inflamitory of 
> choice.  Your body WILL be taking extra abuse, do
> what you can to help your 
> recovery.  All that extra water will make you take
> extra breaks, too!
> 
> 2. Earplugs - As important as these are day-to-day,
> when you are pushing 
> double digits, you really need to limit the sound
> pressure to maintain any 
> sense of hearing!
> 
> 3. Multiple tuning styles - I never learned to tune
> lefty, each time I take 
> on one of these days, I remind myself I really
> should....  I do carry three 
> different levers (short, impact, extension) to help
> alter the stresses to 
> the old body.
> 
> 4. Keep moving - this is where you "pick your
> battles" and don't get bogged 
> down with the picky stuff on the first pass. Use a
> quick second pass to try 
> and get everything settled.
> 
> 5. Stretch - You will be immoble a lot, use a couple
> of minutes between 
> pianos to get the blood flowing again.
> 
> Probably the best idea would be to get someone else
> to help, and not try and 
> do it all myself!
> 
> Ron Koval
> Chicagoland
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>
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