The Fundamentals of Piano Tuning and Maintenance
eBook - PDF

The Fundamentals of Piano Tuning and Maintenance

  1. 185 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Fundamentals of Piano Tuning and Maintenance

About this book

A richly illustrated, contemporary guide for the fundamentals of piano tuning, regulation, and repair.

Registered Piano Technician Jason Cassel provides a clear, methodical path for those interested in learning the skills of a piano technician and turning that into a career. Over 170 photos and 40 supplemental videos help the reader understand what to listen for and how to subtly manipulate the tools to achieve success.

Key Features:
- Rich Visuals: High-quality images and diagrams make complex concepts easy to understand.
- Video Content: Exclusive videos demonstrate key concepts, difficult procedures, and techniques.
- Step-by-Step Lessons: Piano tuning, regulation, and repair are structured into 35 digestible lessons.
- Hands-On Homework Assignments: Practical exercises are designed to build real-world experience.
- Regulation Adjustments Table: A clear, easy-to-follow reference table shows each adjustment point and which direction to turn the screw.
- US vs. UK Terminology Tables: Regional differences in piano terminology are explained.

Cassel explains how to safely remove the case parts of the piano and then the action parts before diving into piano tuning. He surveys the adjustment points in the piano action for both an upright and grand piano. The book includes both US and UK terminologies. Finally, the book lists the most common reasons for specific repairs, such as clicks, buzzes, squeaks, sticky keys, leaking/ringing dampers, and even a step-by-step guide to replacing a broken string.

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Information

Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Year
2026
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9798216380160
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Music

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Introduction
  5. Unit 1 – Removing the Piano Action
  6. Unit 1 Exam
  7. Unit 2 – Tuning
  8. Unit 2 Exam
  9. Unit 3 – Upright Regulation
  10. Unit 3 Exam
  11. Unit 4 – Grand Regulation
  12. Unit 4 Exam
  13. Unit 5 – Voicing
  14. Unit 6 – Repairs
  15. Final Exam
  16. Conclusion – What’s the Next Step?
  17. Appendix 1 – A Beginner’s Toolkit
  18. Appendix 2 – Terminology to Remember
  19. Appendix 3 – Regulation Specifications
  20. Appendix 4 – Answer Key
  21. Index
  22. About the Author
  23. Untitled

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