pitch raise time

[Clyde Hollinger]

Paul and list,

I think I am fast when it comes to tuning, but I would like to be more efficient
still if it is possible.  How about a class at the national convention
demonstrating these 10-minute pitchraises and 25-30 minute tunings?  Seeing is
believing, and we may pick up techniques that are hard to visualize through
email descriptions.

Clyde Hollinger

Paul wrote:

> 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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