tuning with Dampp-Chaser

Charles Neuman piano@charlesneuman.net
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 23:53:07 -0500 (EST)


Any strategies on tuning when there is a D-C installed?

When I open the piano, the humidity starts to change. After a while this
affects notes I've already tuned.

In my case, the humidity near the action of my vertical changes from 42%
to 36%. After a half hour or so of practicing setting a temperament, my
first notes have drifted a bit from where they were. I assume the humidity
change is the problem, but I suppose it could be how I set the notes.

Do people run into this problem? If so, would you recommend leaving the
piano open for a while before tuning?

Charles Neuman




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