Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs

by Jerry Cree Fischer

18 chapters4h 35mEnglish1907

About this book

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

Chapters (17)

1Introduction

380

2General Construction of the Piano

673

3Technical Names and Uses of the Parts of the Upright Piano Action

955

4Action of Square and Grand Pianos

601

5Regulating and Repairing

1096

6Regulating and Repairing (cont.)

801

7The Study and Practice of Piano Tuning

486

8The Temperament

1056

9Specific Instructions in Temperament Setting

1008

10Theory of Temperament

986

11The Technique or Modus Operandi of Piano Tuning

1317

12Mathematics of the Tempered Scale

1272

13Rationale of the Temperament

1316

14Miscellaneous Topics Pertaining to the Practical Work of Tuning

1108

15Miscellaneous Topics Pertaining to the Practical Work of Tuning, Regulating, and Repairing

1413

16Tuning and Repairing the Reed Organ

1265

17Concluding Professional Hints

501

Piano Tuning: A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs

About this book

Chapters (17)

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