for those on the fence about hearing protection..

[Phil Bondi]

> So why don't some of go ahead and come back to me about how Latin 
> Pianists are no problem...;-]
> 
I dealt with one 2 weeks ago from a band that will remain 
nameless..and this particular 'pianist' wore tape on his 
fingers. I think someone said the piano is a timbale?!?

The following night that piano was used for another 
show..let's just say the first tuning was FUN!

Anyway, I'm the one who started this thread because I was 
amazed at what I perceived as a moderate volume to tune 
measured 84db..and my test blows averaged 114. Oh, and in 
case I forgot to mention it the first time, I actually wind 
up and smash the key..no..actually I use 2-3-4 fingers for 
my test blow. I have read with interest all the replies from 
this thread..2 things come to mind:

My tunings do not go sharp over time.
Hammer technique, in my opinion, is just as important as a 
good test blow.

Your mileage may vary, but this is my experience down here.

-Phil Bondi(Fl)