Course of action for learning

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Thanks for the encouragement.  I have found the closest PTG chapter to me,
and will contact them shortly.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: Course of action for learning


> Tom,
>
> I did exactly what you're doing (not so long ago -- I'm still a newbie). I
> started with Reblitz. Read the book cover to cover. I have found that the
> techniques and procedures in Reblitz's book are, in fact, common. However,
> I would also recommend that you join the Piano Technicians Guild. When you
> read the Journal, participate on this list, and talk to other piano
> technicians, you realize that there are many ways to solve problems, and
> not everybody agrees.  That's the fun part.
>
> As for setting the temperament: (First of all, "the temperament" in the
> book is equal temperament. Even though not everyone tunes pianos in equal
> temperament, it's a useful thing to learn how to do.) First practice
> hearing beats. If you feel comfortable with that, then just try the two
> methods for setting the temperament in the book. It's personal preference
> as to which you might use more often. The methods given use the faster
> beating 3rds and 6ths, which I agree are easier to begin with. However, I
> think it's a mistake to never practice setting a temperament with 4ths and
> 5ths. So, eventually try to get more methods to try. I really like the
> Coleman A-A temperament.
>
> I also recommend taking a course. I am taking the Randy Potter course.
> It's an excellent course, and in fact it uses Reblitz's book a lot. It's
> still like "doing it yourself" (Randy is very busy), so it's a good idea
> to interact with other technicians if you can. I highly recommend going to
> the annual convention. For a very reasonable price you have access to
> classes taught by the best people in the field. I made a family trip out
> of it last summer.
>
> Good luck, and have fun,
>
> Charles Neuman
> PTG Associate, Long Island - Nassau
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