pitch raise time

[Paul]

James

I agree with you and Wim. I share a lot of floor tunings with another rpt in
a large piano store. We're asked to keep 65 pianos "sounding good". A lot of
practice opportunity exists. Pitch raising averages 8-10 minutes including
muting. As you progress, your accuracy improves and  your pitch raisings
come out with pleasing results, making the tuning faster and easier. We
estimate a pitch raise and tuning time between 30 and 45 minutes, and for
the most part can hit those times. PRACTICE! And study everyones' technique
to help you increase your accuracy and proficiency.  My first attempt at
"floor tuning" was 3.5 hours ( I made $12.00).  That was 1977. I had to
learn that pitch raising is not tuning but restoring the proper tension. So,
pitch accuracy,  pin setting, stability, etc. are less important.

Paul Chick RPT
Palinview MN
----- Original Message -----
From: James Grebe <jim5218@yahoo.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2000 5:37 PM
Subject: pitch raise time


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