Tuning a Piano
Historical Temperaments
Before the 1900s, pianos were tuned differently than they are today. We tune in "equal temperament" whereas even in Beethoven's time and definitely in Bach's time pianos were tuned in various "well temperaments".
I am one of many piano technicians and pianists who are interested in the sound these early tunings produce. Music historians refer to "the color of the keys". In today's equal temperament, there is no "color of the keys". If you are interested in the theory of historical temperaments or would like to have your piano tuned in a specific temperament, please contact me for more information. I will be happy to explain the history of piano temperaments, refer you to technical articles, and to tune your piano, harpsichord or fortepiano in any temperament you select.