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  1. The Stienway guy uses a Palm handheld with tuning software for the middle octave, after that's it's all comparision to the tuned section.
  2. Do you need to learn techniques for using the tuning tool (the hammer-shaped tool)?. Definately. That's probably the part I learned the most about. Initially I'd thought it odd that the handle doesn't rigidly connect to the tool's working end, but after seeting the technique of gently bumping the handle to nudge the pitch around it became obvious. It is probably a little more similar to tuning a violin than a guitar, as there is no gearing involved. The handle gives you plenty of mechanical advantage, but you're almost never grabbing it and turning, just a little at a time.
  3. Cydonia's on the money here, it is much harder than it seems. I have been considering tuning as a second mini-career, so over the last year, I've sat with a top Stienway tech three times and watched him completely tune a piano. Each time I've learned more and more. The basic idea is simple, but its all about checking and rechecking. Tune the middle octave and relate everything to it. Groovatious makes another good point. You need to understand the mechanics and design of the piano or you can make damaging mistakes.
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