hI all!, Just discovered this great forum, and I'm happy to announce my very FIRST piano tuning...actually a pitch-raise today at El Camino College! I am very fortunate to be learning the art of tuning/regulation etc., from a real pro; Mark Hullabager, R.P.T. He got me started on a brand new student piano, a Kawaii 52"...don't recall the model, but it is NOT a typical school model, as it does not have keylocks. Anyway, I began slowly, uninsons using the Sandeson accutune. This device is really amazing to me. Aget going through the first time, doing a pitch raise (it was a few cents flat, but not to far off pitch), then he checked my work and said I did fine, although I must master the tuning hammer....that's an understatement. As I expected, the shorter the strings, the harder it becomes to hear beats, even with the accuand tune is harder to read from about C-6 up. But what a fantastic experience! I can't wait to continue my training. Mark was kind enough to Make me a loan of some tools, so I can practice at home on my own piano...I hope that goes well as I will be without a fork OR accutune! If anyone out there has any tips / advice for a newcomer like me, I'd appreciate it! Cheers! Terry Peterson (Tuner/tech in training) Torrance, CA ______________________________________________________________ Get free Internet service and email at http://www.worldspy.com
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