Why not to tune a piano?

[Dave Hall]

Voicing is not tuning.  Note even related.  The ability to hear tone changes
and the knowledge needed to tune are two different skills.
Just give the person who has passed the written and the technical exam the
title RPR.  Or is that too simple?

Dave

At 12:45 AM 08/01/2000 EDT, you wrote:
>
>In a message dated 8/01/2000 12:23:32 AM, jaguarrr@globetrotter.net writes:
>
><<"A very good rebuilder for the last 15 years, but he doesn't want, and
>doesn't need to learn to tune.">>
>
>Marcel;
> I don't doubt the veracity of your statement one iota....but how is the 
>determination made for the numerous decisions called for in the process of 
>rebuilding if the "rebuilder" does not tune and or at least know  the 
>questions that must be answered and why...and who makes these determinations 
>if not the "rebuilder"? Also who does the voicing if not the "rebuilder"?
>
><<"Why not simply create the RPR title? Registered piano rebuilder. Is it too 
>simple?">>
>
> Well OK let's do that. Who will:
>Set the criteria?
>Establish the test? 
>Man the test sites?
>Provide the test instruments/materials?
>Determine the/an exact definition of "rebuild"?
>
>Will a "Rebuilder" who tunes be tested by one who doesn't?
>Would an RPR hold equal status/rights with an RPT?
>If so, what separates an RPR from the current Associate (who rebuilds but does
>n't tune)?
>
>there is more but................Is it still simple? :-)
>Jim Bryant (FL)
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