Aural Piano Tuning
Rick Butler 2005 |
This publication will appeal to those preparing to take their exams in the Piano Technicians Guild, and those who are just beginning to learn this profession. |
Complete Course in Professional Piano Tuning, Repair, and Rebuilding
Floyd Stevens, RPT 2001 |
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Construction tuning and care of the Piano-Forte
A book for Tuners, Dealers, Teachers and Owners of Pianos and Organs
Edward Quincy Norton 1887 |
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Different Strokes
Ken Burton, RPT |
"For most of the 20-plus years I have been tuning, no one was willing to talk about, let alone write about, the many various ways we maneuver the tuning pin in order to set it, and the string, in a stable position. CONGRATULATIONS for your excellent handling of the subject." |
First Steps in Piano Tuning
L.M. Nalder 1939 |
Various details of piano tuning. Based on A-435 pitch. One of the early books on piano tuning. Not easily available. |
Let`s Tune Up
John W. Travis, RPT 1974 |
Written by an outstanding RPT as a aid to learning the art of tuning. A very complete reference book. |
Modern Piano Tuning and the Allied Arts
William Braid White 2001 |
Newer Reprint of the older book. |
New Techniques for Superior Aural Tuning
Virgil Smith, RPT 2005 |
Innovative new techniques for tuning the old fashioned way. Even with electronic equipment available, good aural skills are critical to a good tuning. |
Piano Tuning
A Simple and Accurate Method for Amateurs
J. Cree Fischer 1975 |
A simple approach to tuning for beginners. |
Piano Tuning and the Allied Arts
William Braid White 1946 |
The classic old time book about tuning and basic piano repair and service. This was the Bible of piano tuning for many years.
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Piano Tuning for Beginners
Dennis Kurk, RPT 1993 |
A small book for beginners covering the basics of piano tuning. |
Professional Piano Tuning
Walter Dean Howell 1966 |
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Scientific Piano Tuning and Servicing
Alfred H. Howe 1941 |
One of the earlier books about aural tuning and piano service. |
The Seventh Dragaon
The Riddle of Equal Temperament
Anita T. Sullivan 2005 |
A veteran piano tuner presents a non-technical, literary view of the quixotic tuning system used on keyboard instruments for hundreds of years. Winner of the Western States Book Award for creative non-fiction in 1986, newly updated with illustrations, index, bibliography. |
Theory and practice of piano tuning
Brian Capleton PhD 2007 |
Theory and practice of piano tuning covers all aspects of the theory, practice and "philosophy" of piano tuning from elementary to advanced level. This text book is not just for piano tuners, but for all readers including those with an interdisciplinary academic interest in the subject. |
Under the Lid
The Art & Craft of the Concert Piano Technician
Stephen H. Brady, RPT 2008 |
Covers Concert Prep, Tuning, Voicing, Regulation, Tone Regulating, and many special subjects such as arranging pianos on stage and tuning mulitple pianos together. |
