Do you want to fix that stuck key? Or tune that sour note (between regular tunings)? Would you like to understand and be able to "set" an equally tempered scale-as a curious musician? This book explains a simple straight forward method of setting the basic equal temperament in tuning a piano- without higher mathematics. This system was developed and tested by the author in a one-month interim course offered for several years at the Birmingham Southern College. Several students continued on their own after this basic course to become tuners. It explains carefully the equally important skilled technique of using the tuning hammer (wrench) to properly "set" the string and minimize string breakage. This is vital, even if a strobe is employed for pitch definition.
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The author has been a part-timde piano tuner for over 50 years along with a varied career as symphony tubist, Navy Band Director, and college professor.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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An excellent source of knowledge for every person,
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This review is from: Piano Tuning for Musicians and Teachers (Paperback)
I would like to tell about my own reading experience. It is an excellent opportunity to learn, what anyone should do in order to become a professional tuner. Actually, a book by Mr. D.W.Stauffer helped me a lot to understand importance of being patient while doing any kind of work that requires professionalism. I would strongly recommend to get in touch with the book - it worth your attention!
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A few comments about the book,
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This review is from: Piano Tuning for Musicians and Teachers (Paperback)
Generally speaking, the book gave sense of understanding the difficulty of a tuning process. Author of the book is generous with describing its specifics. Unfortunately, the book is adult oriented, which makes it a little difficult for unexperienced readers. Author widely uses professional terms, including some professional slang, which can be avoided if his auditorium includes children. The most valuable chapter of the book, however, was designed to give sense of specific correctness to everybody interested in subject, which makes the book inavoidable while learning about the piano tuning mastery.
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The list of tools and supplies needed for tuning and minor repairs on pianos is not large nor expensive. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
temperament strip, rail punchings, hammer manipulation, piano supply companies, temperament octave, capstan screw, hammer shank, regulating button, hammer butt, jack knuckle, tuning hammer, hammer rail, older pianos, tuning pin, damper lever, tuning sequence, bridle straps, hitch pin, original temperament, piano action, new hammers, jack spring, pin block, outside strings, piano tuning Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The list of tools and supplies needed for tuning and minor repairs on pianos is not large nor expensive. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
temperament strip, rail punchings, hammer manipulation, piano supply companies, temperament octave, capstan screw, hammer shank, regulating button, hammer butt, jack knuckle, tuning hammer, hammer rail, older pianos, tuning pin, damper lever, tuning sequence, bridle straps, hitch pin, original temperament, piano action, new hammers, jack spring, pin block, outside strings, piano tuning Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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This book cites 2
books:
- Piano Tuning and Allied Arts by William Braid White in Back Matter
- Guide to Restringing by John W. Travis in Back Matter
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