[Dixielandjazz] METHODS of PIANO TUNING

[Janie McCue Lynch]

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In response to my question ..."do you  prefer a manual "ear"=0D
tuning or the use of an electronic device for "perfect"=0D
accuracy? Or a combination of the two? And why?"=0D
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Andy wrote: "I'm not sure about modern electronic tuners, but my Dad had =
a
go with one 20+ years ago. The piano was tuned perfectly so all the littl=
e
lights flashed correctly. Then came=0D
the moment to play it - it sounded awful.=0D
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The problem is that the intervals are not perfect"=0D
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Thank you, Andy.  I transported a piano from Pennsylvania to California l=
ast
year and have had it manually / aurally tuned twice now. I can still hear
inaccuracies, especially in the lower and upper registers, but two
particular keys in the mid registers.  =0D
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I had the same tuner do it both times, with the assumption that he knew t=
he
instrument from the first tuning.  I am going to ask him if a third tunin=
g
would be beneficial, or would an electronic tuning be helpful.  OR does i=
t
need servicing beyond tuning. =0D
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But I wanted some input from those who have professional experience in
playing and listening to their pianos all the time. =0D
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Best regards, =0D
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Jane Lynch=0D
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janie51 at socal.rr.com=0D
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