[pianotech] ETD tuning during temperature changes (private)

[David Love]

I don't think it's much to think about or be concerned about.  It's a leap
of logical reasoning that the use of ETDs will lead to the acoustic piano
becoming obsolete in the same way the use of ETDs will necessarily lead to
an erosion of aural skills.   

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com


My concern with their use, in the eyes of the public and the lay person, is 
that if it is fine to use ETD's, then perhaps the piano is slowly becoming 
out dated by the introduction of the digital instrument. (I refuse to call 
them pianos). More and more people are purchasing digitals, particularly as 
an introduction to music for their children. Is their use and popularity 
going to mean the demise of the family piano? The use of EDT's may 
psychologically suggest, that if their use is good enough for the tuner to 
use, then perhaps digitals are as good, or a better option than a piano.
This electronic age controls our lives, and what a pity it would be if 
traditional ways were gradually eroded away. Something to think about?


David Lawson OZ