ETD's, calculators and the exam

[Richard Brekne]

Tom Cole wrote:

> I didn't realize what the modern ETDs could do until I gave them a
> chance. But, in fairness, I would have to state that a good machine
> tuning is never done without aural supervision, and frequently some
> aural correction. So, I would have to reject electronic-only tuning as a
> viable approach to the exam or to piano tuning in general.
>
> So, to answer your charge, Richard, that, "the human element is reduced
> to simple mechanical motion", I can assure you that to responsibly use
> an ETD requires the guidance of the piano technician. To tune, aurally,
> each and every string is a nice idea but, having crossed over to "the
> other side", I can say that electronics has only increased my ability to
> tune. Rather than to tax myself needlessly doing all the grunt work, I
> enjoy having promoted myself into management where my ears are content
> to have the final say.

I aggree completly. My charge relates to the so called "tuner" that does nothing
more then follow the dials.  In that case the human element is indeed reduced to
simple mechanical motion. That is why I cannot see electronic only tuning as an
option for testing.

>
>
> My view, as Jim would say. Not trying to proselytize.
>
> Tom Cole
> mailto:tcole@cruzio.com
>

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no