When I tuned strictly by ear, I didn't hit the octaves hard. I don't understand that...you are tuning one note to the note tuned before it which you have already set. You aurally check octaves with a normal touch, then retune as needed using a firm blows on the note your tuning, recheck, retune etc. That's how always did...I think as it has been a long time. David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044 ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net> To: caut at ptg.org Received: 4/11/2010 5:17:06 AM Subject: Re: [CAUT] using as ETD, was Re: Too tall!!?? >> And if the settling blows are the same, where is the saving of db? >When tuning an octave aurally, you must strike two keys multiple >times while deciding on placement. With an ETD, you are only >striking one key. So it cuts the db level impacting your ear. >There are still double-key checks but the incessant assault of >two keys constantly being struck is gone. >The first time I used the VT for practice rooms I was very >pleasantly surprised at how I felt after tuning 4 pianos, I felt >like I had only tuned one aurally. >-- >Regards, >Jon Page
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