[pianotech] Possible adaptation for the Tuning Exam

Duaine Hechler dahechler at att.net
Sun Nov 11 11:10:49 MST 2012


Some how we have gotten off track. I'm talking about just to pass the tuning exam.

Duaine

On 11/11/2012 12:06 PM, John Ross wrote:
> That would give you a generic temperament for one style of piano.
> The result would not be refined, as would a good aural tuning or proper use of a good ETD give you.
> This from someone, who when he found that a good ETD would give him a consistently good tuning and has been using one 
> since 1975.
> I had a mishap once when the machine broke down. I found that my aural skills were not good enough, so I purchased a 
> spare ETD.
> I have had a university contract for over 20 years. They have 41 pianos.
> Dropped the contract when I turned 70, but after one year of not doing them, they encouraged me to come back, and with 
> a raise.
> So an ETD can result in a comfortable living being made.
> End result is that the customer must be satisfied with your work, then they will get you back again.
> I have been to approaching 20 conventions, and they have all been a positive experience, and well worth the expense.
> John Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia

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Duaine Hechler
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