[pianotech] do you listen to higher partials?

[Andrew Anderson]

When tuning unisons, yes.  When tuning intervals, I listen to those  
partials that are strongest (depending on where in the compass you  
are) and find the happiest compromise.  See the book "On Pitch" for  
more details.

Andrew Anderson

On May 27, 2010, at 10:10 PM, Zoe Sandell wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> As a student technician- one that is learning to set the  
> temperament- I am
> wondering when you choose, or not, to listen to the higher partials.
> (does my question even make sense?)
>
> Thanks a million
> Zoe
>
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