Actually I was taught aural tuning using a C temperament, as was many other older technicians. The C temperament I was taught, and used for a number of years, used the fourth and fifth intervals for tuning and checked with thirds and sixths. It sure helped me to hear the slow beating fourth and fifth intervals. Sometime afterward I switched to the F temperament which utilized thirds and sixth intervals for tuning and 4th and 5th intervals for checks (among other intervals), primarily because I started tuning for a university and decided to set the A-440 at the beginning, rather than 2/3 through the temperament. I still use the F temperament, although I could easily switch to the C temperament. Just for fun I ought to try it sometime and see what I can do with it! Joy! Elwood -----Original Message----- From: Duaine Hechler [mailto:dahechler at att.net] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:47 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] phenomana - experiment. Well, I have a - tuning - book from 1920's that says to build the temperament from middle C - not A. So whatcha think of that ? -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ Tuning, Servicing& Rebuilding Reed Organ Society Member Florissant, MO 63034 (314) 838-5587 dahechler at att.net www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com -- Home& Business user of Linux - 11 years
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