The Invisible Piano Tuners - Technicians

Humor

 

With an upcoming piano competition fast approaching, an additional piano technician was called upon to help tune a few practice room pianos at a local college. Being the tech's first visit on campus,  Music Department Chair Sam gave him a quick tour. 

As they passed through the hallway, the tech peeked through a small window in a practice room door. "That’s Al, our concert tuner,"  Sam said. "He helps out in the practice rooms too.” 

 A few doors down, the tech looked through another window. “That’s Jane; she usually tunes our harpsichords, but we need her on the pianos this week." 

"In the next room is Mary, our regular tuner on payroll; many colleges cannot afford that," Sam said with prideful grin.

As they approach another door, the tech could hear the sound of octaves and intervals.  Sam placed his right hand over the window. With left forefinger to his lips he let out a slight -  “shhh” - as he passed quickly by. The tech hunkered down, following with all speed.  

Arriving at the end of the hallway, the tech asked:  "Who is that?"  "That’s Joe the RPT," Sam whispered.  "He thinks he’s the only tuner here."