Here's what I find, having been part of that conversation: >>All the middle strings of all the trichords are to be tuned in ET based on A-440; all the left strings to be tuned in ET based on A-434; and all the right-hand strings to be tuned in ET based on A-446. This produces the +6,-6 beats at A4. ...Strip mute all the three-string unisons and tune all the center strings as usual. Then we would set the ETD to A-434 (how to do this varies with device) and tune all the left-hand strings, and finally set the ETD to A-446 and tune all the right-hand strings.<< Bass strings were to be tuned normally. I never did this, so can't speak from experience - but these numbers sound extreme to me. Maybe tune the three A4 strings to 438, 440, 442. Jason -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Conrad Hoffsommer Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:00 AM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Lawrence Welk tuning Frenns, I can't seem to scare up the PTG website right now to check the archives, but I recall that a Looooong time ago there was a thread on tuning that honky tonk style. Theatre/dance dept is putting on a show (i forget whut) that will be bringing out of retirement our only big upright (1918 Kurtzmann 54") last tuned Aug'01 and was at 441.2... Anybody have that thread saved or remember any particulars? Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 Vox-(563)-387-1204 // Fax (563)-387-1076 - Right now, I'm hoping to live until my age matches my golf score, - Until then, I'll have to be content to have my IQ match my handicap. _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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