We have had several piano tuners over the years tune the pianos in
our music store.  Some have used electronic tuning aids that ranged
from a simple one-note electronic tuning fork to those fancy tuners
with different scales programmed.  I can honestly say that I have
been surrounded by some of the best musicians around for years and have
a virtual who's who list of clients, having done tunings for concerts
and shows over forty years.  No electronic tuning device can touch the
human ear.

I would also like to say that the best tuning I have witnessed has been
done by ear when the temperament is set starting on middle A.  If you
tune from A then the piano is brighter than with C and for some reason
smoother sounding.  I am sure Art Reblitz can explain why.  It has
something to do with A being a major and C tunings being a minor.

Don Teach - Shreveport Music Co.
Shreveport, Louisiana