If only Max had been given the opportunity to speak at the annual meeting of piano technicians

[maxim_tuner]

If only Max had been given the opportunity to speak at the annual meeting of piano technicians in Victorian England in the late 19th century. His speech went something like this:

Dear esteemed gentlemen and ladies, May I humbly request your indulgence as I expound upon the revolutionary notion put forth by Mr. Max Kolesnikov which pertains to the modification of the conventional piano structure. As we are all aware, the placement of the piano strings and tuning pins on the left-hand side of the tuning piano pin often proves to be an arduous ergonomic hurdle for right-handed piano technicians. Mr. Kolesnikov has proposed a feasible solution which involves a mere reversal of the tuning pin thread orientation of the piano so that the right side thread is on the left and the orientation of the piano strings to the right side from the pin there too. Practically speaking, this would lead to the tuning strings on the right-hand side of the pin rotating counterclockwise to tighten them, much like those on the left-side do in the traditional piano configuration. This would permit right-handed technicians to maintain their customary position and dexterity while avoiding the awkward necessity to strain their limbs by grasping around the hammer handle to access the tuning pins and keys. It is noteworthy that such a modification would have no impact on the quality of the piano's sound or timbre. Instead, it would represent an uncomplicated and elegant engineering solution to a practical barrier, rendering the task of piano tuning less physically strenuous for skilled professionals. In closing, I ardently contend that Mr. Kolesnikov's proposal merits meticulous consideration from both piano manufacturers and technicians alike. Such a trivial yet consequential modification has the potential to enhance the accessibility and ergonomics of the piano tuning procedure for proficient experts. Most sincerely and respectfully yours, Max