Fundamentals of Piano Tuning and Maintenance

Introduction

Unit 1. Removing the Piano Action
1. Types of Upright Pianos
2. Removing the Case Parts of an Upright Piano
3. Removing the Upright Action
4. Types of Grand Pianos
5. Removing the Case Parts of a Grand Piano
6. Removing the Grand Action
7. Deep Cleaning
Unit 1 Exam

Unit 2. Tuning
8. Beating
9. Finding the Correct Tuning Pin
10. Tuning a Unison, Part 1: Click Up
11. Tuning a Unison, Part 2: Nudge Down
12. Tuning a Unison Part 3: Polish with the Z-axis
13. Developing Good Habits
14. Tuning the Center String
15. Tuning a Unison, Part 4: Check Stability
16. Tips for Tuning in the Bass
17. Tips for Tuning the Treble
18. Pitch Raises & Tuning an Entire Piano
Unit 2 Exam

Unit 3. Upright Regulation
19. The Upright Keystroke
20. Three Adjustments on the Key
21. Three Measurements from the Hammer to the Strings
22. Upright Aftertouch
Unit 3 Exam

Unit 4. Grand Regulation
23. The Grand Keystroke
24. Three Adjustments on the Wippen
25. Four Measurements from the Hammer to the Strings
26. Grand Aftertouch
Unit 4 Exam

Unit 5. Voicing
27. Voicing for Evenness

Unit 6. Repairs
28. Pedal Adjustments
29. Clicks
30. Buzzes
31. Squeaks
32. Double-Striking Hammers
33. Sticky Keys
34. Ringing Dampers
35. Broken Strings
Final Exam

Bonus Lesson. How to Run a Business
Conclusion. What's the Next Step?
Appendix 1. A Beginner's Tool Kit
Appendix 2. Terminology to Remember
Appendix 3. Regulation Specifications
Acknowledgments
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