tuning 'notes'

[David Andersen]

> 
> SO: we need to be at the same place, at the same time, and each tune the
> same piano, and let the fun begin. Maybe I can think of a way to make that
> happen out here in fabulous SoCal...
> 
> 
> That would be fun, for sure.
> But.... you know, I do not think that will work, because it is not so much a
> contest between your tuning or mine, but a contest between two highly trained
> technicians who may aim for the same, but can never be compared to each other
> because we are talking about two totally different individuals.
Who said anything about a contest? I truly don't feel in competition with
you or anyone like you; I only want to learn more and more about how to make
pianos sing.  I think we would both be surprised at how close our systems
get us to the "ideal" tuning for the piano we're working on.  It would be
fascinating to listen to our similarities and little differences, all, for
me, in the spirit of collegiality and deep respect.  I just think it would
be a hell of a lot of fun.

> The difference starts between your ears and mine, or, more correctly, you
> hearing facilities and mine, or, your individual perception of sound and mine.
> I have noticed that, although this is very subtle,  the way unisons sound
> varies from tuner to tuner. That in itself makes our tunings different to
> start with. 
Ooohh, let's check it out!
> Then there is the conception of how to stretch on either side of the keyboard.
> The way you stretch your 'story' depends not just on beats per second, but
> first of all on your individual temper, your personal speed and your personal
> musicality. 
Exactly true. Just know that I'm hard at work scheming on ways to get
together and play with a piano or two.....OK?

With affection,

David Andersen