Pitch Raising Techniques

[Richard Brekne]

Hi Ed

I think the key point here is ones working definition of what "fine 
tuning" constitutes. I seriously doubt that there are more then a small 
handfull of tuners out there that could pass the minumum passing scores 
for the Academy test given a piano that is 10 cents flat and an hours 
time to do it in. Now whether one accepts their score of 80 as a bottom 
line for what is acceptable as a <<fine tuned piano>> or not is another 
matter entirely. We all know we can get a piano to fly with reasonably 
close octaves and fairly clean unisions, even if the temperment is 
considerably removed from being equal temperament. But meeting some 
clearly defined standard within a fairly close tolerance is another matter.

That said...  I'll buy your post  :)

Cheers
RicB


A440A@aol.com wrote:

> , Richard writes:
>
><< btw... my recent experiences in Japan has led me to conclude that the 
>
>one hour wonder pitch raise and "fine tuning" is a suspect concept at 
>
>best. :) >>
>
>Hmm,  I dunno.  There is no right or wrong way to fine tune a piano, at 
>pitch, that is say 15 cents flat in places.  There are, however, many of us that 
>have found ways that work, for us.  Here's mine. 
>   If the piano is more than 4 cents off standard, and I have to meet 
>broadcast quality,(which is mainly the unisons and octaves),  I invest the first 15 
>minutes,(12 if I really have to meet a deadline), in getting the piano within 4 
>cents of 440.............. 
>
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