One method is y ear, and the other is called electronic piano tuning. Which is the better piano tuning, Atlanta Piano Tuner?
Atlanta Piano Tuner tunes pianos by ear utilizing an electronic device to complete the “set the temperament” stage, assessing the pitch of a piano. The actual fact is that there are no differences in the final product of piano tunings ‘by ear’ or ‘electronically’. The tunings are identical if performed by piano tuners who know how to tune pianos PROPERLY. While I can appreciate the old school argument attempting to protect the trade’s age old method by spreading this rumor/myth, I must respectfully insert here, “Welcome to the 21st century.” Here are the facts when it comes to piano tuning from this perspective: Key: Setting the ‘Temperament’ Technically, your piano’s tuning has multiple parts if it is to be done correctly. For the main body of your piano’s tuning… ALL EXPERIENCED PIANO TUNERS TUNE BY EAR. Now, some use the age old method employing a tuning fork to set the ‘temperament’ or foundation or 1st step of a tuning. Others utilize the accuracy of modern technology’s ‘crystal