Tuning with the Verituner (Dave Carpenter, RPT, Verituner)

See up close how to take advantage of the unique tuning features of both the Verituner 100 and the new Verituner Pocket. We will demonstrate how to perform pitch raises, fine tuning, setting standard pitch, temperament, custom stretch styles, and saving tunings. Learn the best practices for using the Verituner's exclusive inharmonicity measuring technology to give the best tuning on any piano with the fewest steps.

PTG Tuning Exam self study with your ETD (Dave Carpenter, RPT, Veritune) |

Learn a new way to practice aural tuning and study for the PTG Tuning Exam using your own Electronic Tuning Device as a tutor! See demonstrations of how the PTG Tuning Exam is scored and how you can drill and isolate each aural tuning skill independently with just a few easy steps using any ETD. Fine tune your skills to prepare for the exam, or just learn to be a better aural tuner.

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Bio: Dave Carpenter, RPT

Dave is the lead designer of the Verituner 100 electronic tuning device and president of Veritune, Inc. Dave's background includes an engineering degree from the University of Illinois and a career in software design. After discovering the joy of piano technology, Dave joined the guild and pursued his Chicago area piano service business. Combining his skills and interests, Dave embarked on the development of a new tuning device in 1998, and since has enjoyed spending the majority of his time supporting and improving the product. A continual student of piano acoustics, Dave is a frequent instructor at PTG conventions and seminars, and an active RPT member and past president of the PTG Chicago Chapter.