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Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs

Gelesen von James R. Hedrick

This is a primer for anyone wishing to learn how to tune and maintain their own piano or to become a piano tuner. Written in 1907, it was targeted at a definite need for additional piano maintenance professionals in those days when pianos were almost ubiquitous. In addition, there are several chapters dealing with the theory and application of temperaments which will be of interest to any serious student of music. Please note that Concert Pitch as used in the book equates to A-454, considerably higher than today's standard of A-440.- Summary by JHedrick (4 hr 35 min)

Chapters

Preface

5:05

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Introduction

6:20

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General Construction of the Piano

11:13

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Technical Names and Uses of the Parts of the Upright Piano Action

15:55

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Action of Square and Grand Pianos

10:01

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Regulating and Repairing

18:16

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Regulating and Repairing (cont.)

13:21

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The Study and Practice of Piano Tuning

8:06

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The Temperament

17:36

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Specific Instructions in Temperament Setting

16:48

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Theory of Temperament

16:26

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The Technique or Modus Operandi of Piano Tuning

21:57

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Mathematics of the Tempered Scale

21:12

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Rationale of the Temperament

21:56

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Miscellaneous Topics Pertaining to the Practical Work of Tuning

18:28

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Miscellaneous Topics Pertaining to the Practical Work of Tuning, Regulating, an…

23:33

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Tuning and Repairing the Reed Organ

21:05

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Concluding Professional Hints

8:21

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