pitch raise time

[Dave Hall]

Clyde

I think that would be great.  And I'd like a chance to then check the
finished tuning as well as have it checked against what the tuning exam says
is necessary in order to join this guild.

Dave

At 08:43 AM 01/26/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>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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