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The Music Trade Review
JULY 10, 1926
The Technical and Supply Department—(Continued from page 30)
seconds. Compare the third F-A, which should tuned too much toward the smooth direction
with one note, then the other note used to prove
be faster.
"10. Tune Q to A flat (G sharp), a major by will be so much out of tune that the e: ror
third (8.24), or with F a fifth, about three beats will be immediately noticeable, thereby forcing
in five seconds. Compare with third C sharp-A, the tuning of the note in the correct direction,
which would not be so if both notes tuned to
which is faster.
"11. Tune E flat to C, a major sixth (7.06), were the same. By thus having one ir^erval
or with A flat a fourth, beating about four beats to tune (or prove by) in one and another in
in five seconds, or with B flat a fifth, beating the other direction the chances of error are con-
about three beats in six seconds. The sixth siderably lessened.
E-C sharp should beat faster than the sixth
"Even though the beat rates are computed
E flat-C.
many times they are hard to count (estimate;
"12. Tune G to E flat, a major third (6.17), correctly, especially the fast ones (thirds or
or to C a fourth, with four beats in five seconds. sixths). The best means to get the beat rates
Also (up) a fifth to D, beating about three beats right is by comparison. This eliminates the
in five seconds. P rr >ve by comparing third E-G actual trying to count. The fourths and fifths
do not bother so much thus. By tuning a third
sharp, which is faster than third E flat-G.
"13. Tune B to G. a major third (7.78), or sixth and comparing its beats with another
or to F sharp a fourth, about four beats in five similar interval in juxtaposition, it is easy to
seconds. Or with E a fifth, about three beats in hear if it is faster or slower, and to make it
different as required, either slightly faster or
five seconds.
"14. Compare with adjacent thirds A flat-C, slower. In the method described here, it will
which is faster, or F sharp-A sharp, which is be noticed that after the first note is tuned
slower. Also a sixth B to D below (6.66), which (F to A) every following third or sixth has a
comparison interval to prove with. As men-
is slower than sixth E flat-C.
tioned above, D to F is one beat faster than
Author's Notes on the Formula
"It is interesting as a test, after the above F to A. B flat to D is faster than D to F by
has been set correctly as given, to tune down about one beat. And after that, every third
by octaves, the C sharp and C, proving each by or sixth also has another next to it to compare
minor thirds, etc. Then tune the octaves above, with, after the octave is tuned (D-D)."
(To be concluded)
D sharp, E and F, proving by fourths and fifths,
etc., on each. Then there will be set a tem-
pered scale from C3 to F4, which if any tuner
who uses either the C-to-C or F-to-F tempera-
ment tries he will be unable to say which method is solicited and should be addressed to William
has been used. This, of course, is as it should be, Braid White, 5149 Agatite avenue, Chicago.
if theoretically and practically correct.
"It will be noticed in the first three notes
tuned—F, D and B flat—that each on the third
or sixth, as used, beats about one beat faster
WASHINGTON, D. C, July 1.—Representatives of
than the preceding one, which for practical test-
ing may, by comparing, be of help. To some, makers, distributors and users of paint and var-
chord tests like, F, A and D; F, B flat and D nish brushes, meeting under the auspices of the
arc helpful. Any test which tends to facilitate division of simplified practice in the Department
correct tuning of these three notes is valuable, of Commerce to-day, reaffirmed a reduction of
for then the rest will come easily.
"Referring again to the importance of the
fourths and fifths either to tune from or as
proving notes, some tuners who use the third
and sixth method of tuning, have told me that
they depended principally upon them (thirds
and sixths), being careful to get good sounding
beat rates in them and not caring about the
fourths and fifths 'so long as they do not yowl!'
It seems therefore that if mistakes are made in
the direction of smoother tuned intervals (i. e.,
with fewer beats) they will not be noticed by
the average tuner, but if made in the other
direction, the mistakes will have to be Cor-
rected, especially with fourths or fifths. It will
be noticed in my method that with most inter-
vals tuned after the beginning, if the note is
Correspondence
varieties of these commodities from 480 to 139,
adopted uniform methods of measurement and
took further steps for a better understanding
between the producers and consumers. The sim-
plified practice program will go into effect on
September 1, and will be effective for a year.
A. E. Foote, of the division, presided, and the
program as developed by the American Brush
Manufacturers Association was presented by
A. S. Polk, of Baltimore, who represented a
half dozen of the leading firms.
Buys Interest in Store
COLUMBUS, O., July 2.—Isidore H. Roth has pur-
chased an interest in the Quality Music Shop,
25 East State street, this city, and will be as-
sociated with Herman Liverman. This con-
cern handles a full line of pianos and Brunswick
phonographs and also maintains a complete
sheet music department. Mr. Roth was pre-
viously identified with the insurance business
here.
Lopez Orchestra in Canton
CANTON, O., July 6.—Vincent Lopez and his
widely known Brunswick orchestra appeared
Wednesday night at Moonlight Ballroom here,
playing to more than 2,000 people. At intermis-
sion the well-known Brunswick artist was in-
terviewed by the press as to his attitude toward
modern jazz. He also autographed many rec-
ords here. Brunswick dealers tied up with the
local appearance of the band and report heavy
sales of its newest recordings.
Standardize Brush Styles
Early Closing in Canton
CANTON, O., July 6.—Effective immediately, retail
music stores of Canton will close at 5 instead
of 5.30 p, m. during July and August. The
usual 6 o'clock closing on Saturdays will con-
tinue in effect, retailers announced this week.
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