Tuning Devices for learning (was Tuning Devices)

[Chris Gregg]

Richard,
                 For someone who can tune aurally, the machine can be an 
interesting addition to their tuning arsenal, however I have seen it time 
and time again that as soon as a beginner uses the machine, aural progress 
stops.  This is the reason that so many machine users have trouble with the 
aural section of the tuning exam.  Machine on, ears off.

Chris
At 04:40 AM 5/30/2004, you wrote:
>Chris
>
>While we are all free to use whateve style of teaching we each find best 
>suits our own needs, I think it has been shown very clearly indeed that 
>ETD's can and are used very succesfully in teaching all aspects of tuning.
>
>Cheers
>RicB
>
>
>
>Chris Gregg wrote:
>
>>Unfortunately I have to disagree with the use of an ETD for learning how 
>>to tune aurally.  As a person who has helped many students with aural 
>>tuning skills, I insist that at least the time they spend with me will 
>>not include an ETD.  The reason is that all the checks that you need for 
>>a tuning are available within the piano, and using an ETD to check the 
>>the work can be demoralizing.  Find a good aural tuner that can affirm 
>>what you are doing.  Your aural tuning skills will improve by leaps and bounds.
>>
>>
>>Chris Gregg.  RPT
>
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