Hi Carl, I think that's the case, we focus better, but I do think too that we also learn to use it to our fullest ability since our visual senses are either not working or working to a less capacity. I'm the same way although not totall blind, but I can tell when a unison is out at our church and it bugs me to death. Our pastor doesn't want to pay for a tuning so I either do a free one or wait until Jesus comes back. So I figure I'll do a free one for the practice. Marshall -------------- Original message -------------- From: carlteplitski <koko99 at shaw.ca> ( Cautiously jumpimg in here. ) Told by a Dr. friend many years ago that people who can't see, "don't" actually hear better physically, but do focus better, because they are not as distracted. I used to tune for a blind musician, and learned very quickly to pay attention when he thought a note was not right. He was always correct, and it bothered him more than other musicians. ( not piano ). Carl / Winnipeg Alan Barnard wrote: Marshall, I'd like you meet Joe Garrett. Joe, this is Marshall Somebodyoranother. Marshall, Joe has a reputation for being a little crusty and speaking his mind, but he is a vast treasure-trove of piano knowledge and is willing to share it. He's actually quite loveable though never, perhaps, cuddly. Take his convention classes. Joe, Marshall here is somewhat like I was, years ago, when I joined the list, i.e., trying a little too hard to fit in, perhaps. Personality-wise, he may be more like you. Oh, dear. Let the games begin! Alan Barnard Salem, Missouri ----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph Garrett To: pianotech Sent: 03/19/2006 1:24:59 AM Subject: Hearing Marshall, the naive said: "...but since I'm sight impaired, my hearing is so acute." Marshall, If you believe that crap, I feel sorry for you. There have been many studies in regards to the Urban Legend: "Blind people can hear better", all have proven that Blind people do not have any better/worse hearing than visual types. Sheesh! If it's so "acute", why is it that you are having difficulty mastering TUNING? Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares R I -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20060320/b5cf6e84/attachment.html
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