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Topic: Tuning: Train your ears...
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David Doggett
Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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posted 05 December 2006 09:10 PM
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given that practically all the open tunings (affected by the various pull combinations) can be sweetened up (tempered) better than most instruments can, and that quality carries out onto the bar, no matter where you put it
That's why we have the discussions - because we have the options. Most other instruments that play chords don't have the option to sweeten them, so there is nothing to discuss. We play with a lot of those instruments, and can choose to match their out-of-tuneness, or sweeten things up. So we have decisions to make, and therefore discussions. They don't. It is very much a unique steel guitar dilemma. |
Duane Reese
Member From: Salt Lake County, Utah
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posted 06 December 2006 09:24 PM
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Well yes, that's a good point, but discussions are one thing and arguments are another. I think that once the mathematical imperfection concepts are finally understood by all involved, there's got to be a point where there is nothing left to argue over and it's just frankly time to apply the rubber to the road - sometimes that's the only way. |
Pete Burak
Member From: Portland, OR USA
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posted 07 December 2006 09:19 AM
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If you want to hear the rubber hit the road, record every rehearsal and gig you play.
Review the tapes and continually hone your ability.
Continuous improvement to all aspects of ones playing, that's a big part of what make it fun!
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Gary C. Dygert
Member From: Frankfort, NY, USA
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posted 07 December 2006 01:50 PM
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All this makes my head hurt too. But now I know why I can't use a tuner on an instrument without tweaking by ear afterward. |
Duane Reese
Member From: Salt Lake County, Utah
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posted 07 December 2006 06:43 PM
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Get a Peterson tuner with preset temperments and then you won't.And I do record my gigs usually. I'm just saying that the debate is getting old for continuing without either comprehensive feedback, or something new brought to the table... But I guess I can only speak for myself. |
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