Corte mentioned using a VT (and checking) to tune the piano. Especially if you are intent on using a one-pass approach to tuning, you will get a better final result if you tune in this order: A4 A3 All the notes between (any sequence should be ok) Then out from the middle to the ends, and I think step-wise would be best. Strip mute, rubber mutes, unisons or not, that depends on what you're comfortable with. Keep in the back of your head, for future reference, Bill Bremmer's post about multi-pass tuning. Think of it as "zone tuning". By narrowing your focus with each successive pass, you can end up with a more stable tuning with less stress to yourself. Notes move, it's the nature of the instrument. If the piano is good enough to make fine string adjustments, cruise through the first time to get everyting within 2 cents or so, and then go back just making little adjustments. Those little adjustments are less likely to move any other notes around. (All bets are off for pins and strings that jump, etc...) Also, that gives the Verituner a chance to "hear" all 76 notes for a great recalculation. Ron Koval _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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