for those on the fence about hearing protection..

[Joe And Penny Goss]

Hi Phil and others,
The important thing to remember when doing test blows, is to not do it like
a golfer (  lots of follow through )
but stop just before letoff. Now if I could just remember that <G> This
reduces unnecessary strain on the joints.
Also using the other hand every once in a while.
Joe Goss RPT
Mother Goose Tools
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Bondi" <phil at philbondi.com>
To: <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>; "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: for those on the fence about hearing protection..


>
> > So why don't some of go ahead and come back to me about how Latin
> > Pianists are no problem...;-]
> >
> I dealt with one 2 weeks ago from a band that will remain
> nameless..and this particular 'pianist' wore tape on his
> fingers. I think someone said the piano is a timbale?!?
>
> The following night that piano was used for another
> show..let's just say the first tuning was FUN!
>
> Anyway, I'm the one who started this thread because I was
> amazed at what I perceived as a moderate volume to tune
> measured 84db..and my test blows averaged 114. Oh, and in
> case I forgot to mention it the first time, I actually wind
> up and smash the key..no..actually I use 2-3-4 fingers for
> my test blow. I have read with interest all the replies from
> this thread..2 things come to mind:
>
> My tunings do not go sharp over time.
> Hammer technique, in my opinion, is just as important as a
> good test blow.
>
> Your mileage may vary, but this is my experience down here.
>
> -Phil Bondi(Fl)