When tuning aurally I tune from the temperament down first, then above the temperament to the top. The reason is, the bass strings weigh more, and it's my understanding that they cause the tension to shift more than the treble strings will. Tuning them first "ensures" that they won't be the reason your newly tuned treble falls out quickly.
Almost all ETD manuals (at least that I've read) recommend tuning from the bottom up. The late Dr. Sanderson came to the conclusion that this leads to a more stable tuning, and other research supports this. I'm sorry I don't have time to elaborate now, I'm on my way out the door to an appointment. Perhaps later....
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-03-2018 21:42
From: Cobrun Sells
Subject: Bass or Treble First
It's always been a thought of mine and I've always done bass first after temperament with no real reason. Which do you tune first after tuning the temperament, the bass or the treble? Why so?
Thank you.
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Cobrun Sells
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