tuning

[jehangircama]

is there a sort of electronic tuning box which recognises the correct frequency of a key while tuning? because i have a bit of trouble with my piano's tuning at times and was wondering if i could use a tuning key and this instrument and tune keys myself when they go off.

[cy_shuster]

There are electronic tuning devices, but they are much more complex than, say, an electronic guitar tuner, where the pitches are the same for every string.  The pitch of piano strings varies from one piano to the next (except for A above middle C), and therefore it takes quite a bit of training to use these electronic devices.

It's also difficult to turn the tuning pins accurately, and in a way that leaves the piano stable.  There is about 150 pounds of tension in every string.

If your piano is not stable, ask your tuner.  Repairs may be needed, or it may be that the piano's environment is throwing it off (such as humidity swings, direct blasts of hot or cold air, or direct sunlight).

--Cy--

[jehangircama]

how expensive is this?

[cy_shuster]

About $300 for the software, about $300-$500 for a Pocket PC to run it on, about $200 for the tuning lever, head, tip, and mutes, and then you need to get someone to train you in how to use everything.

--Cy--

[jehangircama]

ok thanks