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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Like most of us, I have had to tune for various
artists who come to this country from other places. However, may I relate to you
a story about one of my first major concert tunings in Australia for a now
recognised Australian pianist named Roger Woodwood.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The piano was a 'D' and as was the case in those
days, (1965), the piano was hired by the Melbourne Town Hall for all concerts.
It was in good condition and never caused too many problems. I prepared it prior
to the performance and took many hours ensuring that all was well. At interval,
I was summoned to the dressing room, and told by the maestro that the 'G'
above middle 'C' was OUT. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As this was the first time I had to confront an
audience of any description, I too was applauded as I made my way to the piano,
much to my chagrin and embarrassment. I was forced to put my head inside the
piano, due to the noise, to hear the offending note, which in fact was not
offending, and I did not have to touch it. I returned to the dressing
room and just remarked that all was well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>At the conclusion of the performance I was again
called back, and RW thanked me for fixing that note, as it was driving him
mad!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think nerves were a major contributing factor in
this case, as he like me, was quite young and inexperienced. To prove that
point, I had to loan him the studs off my shirt, as he forgot to bring his, and
he was wearing white socks with his tails, which had to be swapped for black
ones,with a member of the orchestra. Duty tuners in those days had to wear a
dinner suit for all performances. How things have changed.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cheers, David Lawson Wangaratta
Australia.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>