Jim and list, To me, these are the key words here..."on this piano/strings/block". When tuning new Samicks, for example, I use the gradual pull to the sharp side and then a couple of firm blows while gently nudging the pin back slightly to let the string render back towards "in tune". But this technique does not work at all for me when tuning new Yamahas as they have a totally different "feel". So, different techniques do work better for different makes/models of pianos. Just my 2 cents worth. Regards, Greg Torres JIMRPT wrote: (snipped) ....by the time I finish the temperament I will have dropped off into whatever technique works best, for me, on this piano/strings/block.
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