Piano Tuning Articles in the PTG Journal

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Since June 2015, I have written numerous articles for the Piano Technicians Guild Journal.

Here are four that you can read right now:

Tuning Accurate Equal Temperament [Temperament Sequence] and Ideal F3-F4 and A3-A4 Octave Sizes Using Rapid-Beating Intervals, (PTJ, June 2015, Vol. 58, No. 6)
One size does not fit all when it comes to temperament sequences, yet everyone has their own favourite one size temperament sequence. This is why there is so much refinement needed when a temperament is tuned. This article explains how to aurally measure the inharmonicity of a piano so you can choose one of three different temperament sequences. The result? Less refinement. Faster tunings.

An Advanced Method to Analyze Non-Speaking Length Tension and Develop Improved Stability Techniques, (PTJ, July 2015, Vol 58, No.7)
This is the only scientific discussion of piano string stability I have ever seen. If you are scientifically minded and logical, you need to read this!

Aural Stretch Using Beat Speed Windows, (PTJ, November 2017, Vol 60, No. 11)
This article describes a very accurate way to tune the treble and bass using the Interval Stretch Set.

Unison Drift, (PTJ, March 2016, Vol 59, No. 3)
When you add strings to a unison, the final pitch can change unpredictably. Read this article to find out why and what to do about it.