To mute or not to mute

[paul bruesch]

Sorry... this should go to the Exam Prep list...

On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 7:34 PM, paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net> wrote:

> I seem to recall reading that the exam piano is strip muted. Is it
> required that the examinee use the strip mute? or is it OK to pull the strip
> and tune it with a single mute??
>
> Paul Bruesch
> Stillwater, MN
>
> On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 1:41 PM, Steve Blasyak <atuneforyou at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >  Hey Now,
> >
> > Thanks Dale and others for comments related to strip muting. I use
> > action cloth too, I think I got it from Piano tech. I pretty much agree with
> > everything David Ilvedson posted on 3/21. I can see using the mute method
> > tuning unisons as described on this thread on grand's. To me its just not
> > practical on most upright/console/spinets. The string spacing is often
> > inconsistent. Lighting and angles are often an issue. Also the mutes flop
> > around and fall out. I have cut down the wire to at least minimize this last
> > problem. Its just too frustrating to be enjoyable. In the end I tune unisons
> > as I go with the action cloth temperament strip on anything standing up.
> > Yesterday as an experiment I tuned a grand with a felt mute that has
> > a tapered tip. It fits nicely into the unisons and its a method I could get
> > used to. I went left to right though. I'll try the right to left as David
> > Anderson has suggested next time. I already use this method in the sixth and
> > seventh octave anyway.
> >
> > Again I agree with the stability statements and think tuning unisons as
> > you go is the hot ticket. following this thread I have discovered there are
> > several different ways to achieve this goal.
> >
> > As far as temperament tuning with mutes. I thank John Formsma and I
> > can't remember who else posted comments. But anyway thanks for the
> > encouragement to both of you (who ever you are?). Here's my thoughts on
> > that. The test is given with the piano completely strip muted. I intend to
> > continue my practice with the piano strip muted because it is my goal to
> > pass the test. It seems to me to be logical to practice under same the
> > conditions you will be tested on. My mind is quite feeble, not sure if it
> > would be a good idea changing my whole routine at this particular point in
> > time. I know that I will never achieve the ability of David Anderson and
> > others on the list (no sarcasm intended), I'm just trying to learn and pass
> > the test. After that I will try to hone my skills to a higher level. With
> > the help of my friends on list of course.
> >
> > Thanks again to all for the wealth of information. Have a great holiday
> > weekend.
> >
> > Steve Blasyak
> > Orange County Ca.
> >
> > Pura Vida
> >
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