etd's and ears

[RicB]

Hi Allen

Hey, grin... what can I say ?  I use Tunelab all the time myself.  But 
then I use it a bit differently then most folks use an ETD.  I think an 
ETD's have several very valuable aspects and I really rather think they 
should be in everyones tool box at this point.  But they do have their 
pitfalls. What doesnt when you think about it ?  The old Chinese Ying 
and Yang applies everywhere yes ?

I'll also be in the front ranks of those who simply sneer at the use of 
an ETD without further ado... so I'll line right up with you there 
shoulder to shoulder if someone comes from that camp.

Its kinda sad we get all into the confrontational bit of this ETD / Ear 
tuning discussion when ever it comes up. Because there are in reality 
some interesting and valuable perspectives it would do us all good to 
keep ourselves refreshed on / reminded about / rethink from time to 
time.  And I think it would be good for newbies coming up to see the 
more disspassionate sides of what could be a thought provoking and 
helpful exchange of ideas between old hands and themselves.

As far as David Andersen is concerned.  I just know the guy well enough 
to know he has one of the friendly spirits around.  He was kind enough 
to remind me a few years back of the rewards of being less 
confrontational in discussions on the list.  And his record here and out 
in the world of pianos speaks for itself and speaks very highly IMHO.

Cheers Allen

RicB


    Fair enough, Rick - I should have read David's post more carefully.  
    Still, it seems that often the onus of proof seems to be on people  
    who use ETD's. As one who tuned for 18 years strictly aurally, and  
    now 9 years using Reyburn Cybertuner along with my ears (hybrid  
    tuning), that's just hard for me to relate to. I suppose I've  
    encountered too many tuners who've never even tried ETD's, yet feel  
    they can pronounce blanket negative judgements on the use of them.  
    That's where I'm coming from...

    Respectfully,

    Allen