At 07:34 11/14/2004, you wrote: >I just say objectively and without emotion: "The >quieter it is the better job I will be able to do. " >and keep tuning, as if I really don't care one way or >the other. Works like a charm! > Thump > I haven't tried it yet, but a variation of the "Can you hear me now?" commercials might work. Starting out softly and gradually doing a crescendo until the jabberers hear you and respond. Conversation at that point could vary. ;-} I've had organ students come in and start practicing the 3manual organ in one hall while I was tuning. 8' Trompete en Chamade and piano tuning are definitely mutually exclusive! Of course, I have an ace in the hole here... Since I also tune the organ, I remind them that I could tune it "special" prior to THEIR recital. One time, I DID try to make a deal with the yakkers that they would continue their conversation during the concert so the piano would sound the same. This has worked in the home re:television/radio/games... Conrad Hoffsommer You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.
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