pitch lowering

[Gregory Torres]

I realize that the subject was pitch lowering and not raising but I can do it
either way without mutes...sorry for any confusion...

G.T.

Gregory Torres wrote:

> Thought I'd add my 2 cents worth,
>
> I don't use any mutes between  C3 and C6 or so when doing a pitch raise of 15
> cents or more. I just use the SOT set to between 5 to 8 cents above A-440 and
> use a generic scale for the piano being tuned. The display can lock on one
> string while all are vibrating. After the 1st string stops the LED display from
> spinning I bring the other 2 up aurally. I can clearly hear when the first two
> strings are clean even when the third string is beating wildly. I can do a
> solid pitch raise in this manner in about 15-20 minutes.
>
> Regards,
> Greg Torres
>
> Keith McGavern wrote:
>
> > >...It only takes 15 to 20 minutes to pitch adjust the whole piano with a
> > >single mute, why should I add another 5 to 10 minutes playing with a
> > >strip mute...
> >
> > That certainly makes sense.
> >
> > >Well Keith, there are my thoughts, let's hear yours!
> > >
> > >Warren D. Fisher
> >
> > I do strip mute the entire piano for pitch changes.  I guess I just haven't
> > had the problems inserting the felt strips as you have described for
> > yourself.  It takes me about the same amount of time you mentioned to pitch
> > adjust the whole piano using a SAT in about the same fashion as you.
> >
> > Thank you for responding,
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > Keith A. McGavern
> > kam544@ionet.net
> > Registered Piano Technician
> > Oklahoma Chapter 731
> > Piano Technicians Guild
> > USA