Practical Piano Tuning Lessons Application Form
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Lesson Overview
Day 1
INTRODUCTION TO PIANO TUNING USING A DIGITAL METER
- Piano Keyboard Orientation
- Piano tuning tool orientation and proper manipulation techniques
- Application of “Temperament Strip”
- Setting up the “Tuning Temperament” using a Digital Tuning Meter
day 2
TUNING UNISONS
- Piano tuning process and strategy
- Instructions on how to tune unison strings
- Determining when the strings are already tuned
- Extending to octaves
day 3
REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
- Review of previous lessons
- Preliminary Examination
- Temperament Setup
- Extending Octaves
day 4
FINAL EXAMINATION
- Review of all lessons
- Application of “Temperament Strip”
- Setting up the “Tuning Temperament” using a Digital Tuning Meter
- Tuning unison strings
- Extending octaves
- Piano Tuning Examination
day 5
BASIC PIANO REPAIR
Basic Piano Repair covers the most common issues encountered during piano servicing
- How to fix “Sticky Keys”
- Basic Piano Regulation.
- How to replace “Broken Strings”
Basic Piano Repair Application Form
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Lesson Overview
day 1
STICKING KEYS
- Introduction to the Piano Action and its parts.
- How to identify the possible areas that could cause “Sticky Keys”.
- How to unmount and mount the piano action.
- How to repair “Center Pin” issues.
- How to replace “Bridle Straps”.
- How to replace “Butt Straps”.
day 2
BASIC ACTION REGULATION
- How to align hammer to string.
- How to adjust “Key Height”.
- How to adjust “Key Dip”.
- How to adjust “Blow Distance”.
- How to adjust “Let Off”.
- How to adjust “Back Check”.
day 3
STRING REPLACEMENT
- How to make a “Hitch Loop”.
- How to remove and install strings.
