Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs


Lu par James R. Hedrick

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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)

Chapitres

Preface 5:05 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Introduction 6:20 Lu par James R. Hedrick
General Construction of the Piano 11:13 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Technical Names and Uses of the Parts of the Upright Piano Action 15:55 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Action of Square and Grand Pianos 10:01 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Regulating and Repairing 18:16 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Regulating and Repairing (cont.) 13:21 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The Study and Practice of Piano Tuning 8:06 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The Temperament 17:36 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Specific Instructions in Temperament Setting 16:48 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Theory of Temperament 16:26 Lu par James R. Hedrick
The Technique or Modus Operandi of Piano Tuning 21:57 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Mathematics of the Tempered Scale 21:12 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Rationale of the Temperament 21:56 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Miscellaneous Topics Pertaining to the Practical Work of Tuning 18:28 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Miscellaneous Topics Pertaining to the Practical Work of Tuning, Regulating, an… 23:33 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Tuning and Repairing the Reed Organ 21:05 Lu par James R. Hedrick
Concluding Professional Hints 8:21 Lu par James R. Hedrick