I too tune aurally, and hit pretty hard for recital stuff. However the reason for hitting hard, IMHO is to settle the string at the various pressure points. Hitting hard and not using the proper hammer technique will definitely result in the string going sharp. So, the combination of firm key hitting and pin setting will prove to result in truly fine stable tuning. I tune for a Conservatorium where there are two pianists that belt the heck out of an RX-7 Kawai, and I never have to alter pitch. Mind you the temperature is a constant 22 degrees Celsius, now that is certainly the way to have stability. David Lawson Wangaratta Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 5:42 AM Subject: Re: for those on the fence about hearing protection.. > > > Sorry I don't use a "trusty etd" I instead use my "trusty god given > > ears" and I haven't experienced what you describe. > > > > Mike > > I tune aurally, and I sure have, which is why I let up on the > pounding. > Ron N > >
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