Part 1: Tuning
1.1 Introduction to
Pianos, Piano Tuning, This Course and the Tuning Videotape
1.2 Beginning Tuning
Hammer Techniques:
- What are "Unisons", What
are "Beats"
1.3 Tuning Bass Unisons:
- Understanding and Using
"Ghost Tones"
- Harmonic Tuning of Bass Partials
1.4 Tuning Treble Unisons:
- "Notch" and "Smooth
Pull" Tuning Techniques
1.5 Tuning Intervals and
Setting the Temperament:
- 4ths and 5ths, 3rds and 6ths
- Coleman A-A Temperament
- Defebaugh F-F Temperament
- Potter F-A Temperament (3rds &
6ths or 4ths & 5ths) European A Temperament
1.6 Treble Tuning
Techniques:
- Tuning "Wild Strings",
Plucking Techniques
1.7 Bass Tuning and
Special Spinet Tuning Techniques:
1.8 Tuning a Complete
Piano: Putting It All Together
- Tuning Stability and Instability:
- Why Some Piano Tuner's Tunings
Hold and Other's Do Not
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Pitch Raising and Lowering
Techniques
1.9 Electronic Tuning
Devices:
- Purposes, Types, Pros and Cons
- Using Them for Training and Tuning
1.10 Tuning Antique
Pianos:
- European Birdcage (Overdamper)
Pianos
- Mason & Hamlin Screw Stringer
Pianos
- Square Grand Pianos, Harpsichords
1.11 Tuning Electronic
Pianos and Organs:
- Yamaha CP70 and CP80 Electric
Piano
- Baldwin, Wurlitzer and Fender
Rhodes
- Electric Pianos, Electric Organs
Part 2: Repairing
2.1 Introduction to Piano
Repairing:
- The Importance of Good Repair
Techniques
- Pre-Tuning Inspection
- How to Troubleshoot the
"Sticking Key"
2.2 Using Your Video Tape
and Vertical Action Model to Learn Repairing
- Troubleshooting Techniques on Your
Action Model
- Troubleshooting Techniques in a
Piano
2.3 Key Repair:
- Keytop Replacement, Rebushing,
Repairing, Key Buttons, Repairing Broken Keys, Capstans
2.4 Bridle Strap
Replacement
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2.5 Action Repair and
Replacement:
- Flange Repair and Replacement,
Repinning, Wippens, Stickers, Hammer Butt Assemblies, Brass Rail
- Repairs, Wood & Brooks Actions
2.6 Hammer Repair and
Replacement:
- Broken Hammer Stems, Hammer
Selection and Fitting, Hammer Installation on Verticals and
Grands
2.7 Spinet Repairs:
- Various Types of Direct and
Indirect Blow Spinet Actions, including Thayer Indirect Blow,
Baldwin
- Drop Action, Sohmer/Pratt, Read
Type B Drop Action, S-1 and S-2 Compact Action, Wood &
- Brooks 90 degrees Inverted Direct
Blow Action, Removal of Drop Actions, Wippen Repairs in the
- Piano, Drop Action Repairs
(Grommets and Elbows)
2.8 String Repair and
Replacement:
- Diagnosing, Repairing and
Replacing Treble Strings, Making New Universal Bass Strings,
- Ordering Factory Strings,
- Livening Dead Strings, Tying
Broken Strings,
- Damper Selection and Replacement
2.9 Grand Action Repair:
- Wippens, Shanks and Flanges,
Keyframe Repairs, Damper System Repairs, Getting Parts
2.10 Pedal and Trapwork
Repair: Vertical Pianos
- Lyre System Repairs: Grand Pianos
- Caster Repair and Replacement
2.11 Complete Action
Overhaul:
- Replacing Worn Leathers and Felts
in the Keyframe and Action , Repairing vs. Overhauling vs.
- Rebuilding vs. Restoring
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2.12 Piano Stability and
Instability:
Why Some Pianos Will Not Hold a
Tuning
Diagnosis and Repair of: Weak
Pinblock, Split Pinblock, Grand Piano Pinblock Bedding, Cracked
or Broken Bridges, Cracked Soundboard, Broken Frames
Shimming and Repinning Loose
Tuning Pins
Diagnosis of Humidity Problems
Use and Installation of Humidity
Control Systems
2.13 Repairing Antique and
Victorian Pianos:
Historical and Collectable Pianos
Square Grand Pianos (American)
Square Pianos (European)
Birdcage (Overdamper) Pianos
(European)
Mason & Hamlin Screw Stringer
Pianos
Harpsichords
Part 3: Regulating
3.1 Introduction to Piano
Regulating:
Using Your Video Tape and Vertical
Action Model to Practice Regulating
3.2 Regulating Techniques
for Vertical Pianos:
Consoles, Studio Uprights,
Professional Uprights, Old Uprights
Vertical Piano Regulation Sequence
Check-Off
3.3 Regulating Techniques
for Spinet Pianos:
Differences Between Direct and
Indirect Blow Actions, Pratt, Read Indirect Blow Actions, Thayer
Inverted Sticker Actions, Baldwin
Drop Actions, Pratt, Read S-1 and S-2 Compact Actions, Wood &
Brooks 90 degrees Inverted Direct Blow Actions, Vertical- Drop
Action Regulation Sequence Check-Off
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3.4 Regulating Techniques
for Grand Pianos:
Grand Piano Regulation Sequence
Check-Off
3.5 Basic and Intermediate
Voicing Techniques:
Voicing Theory
The "Kenzoid"
3.6 Preparing Pianos for
Concerts:
Troubleshooting Regulation
Problems
Using the Key and Hammer Movement
Graph and Chart
George Defebaugh's Grand Piano
E.S.P. Chart
Aftertouch
3.7 Regulating Antique and
Victorian Pianos:
Cautions Concerning Antiques
Pre-Regulation Inspection and
Reconditioning
Collectable and Non-Collectable
Antique Pianos:
Documented Historical Pianos
Regulating Square Grand Pianos
Regulating Birdcage (Overdamper)
Pianos
Getting Additional Help for
Antiques
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Part 4: Apprenticing
4.1 Introduction to
Apprenticeships:
What is an Apprenticeship
Types of Apprenticeships Available
Today
Where Do You Find an
Apprenticeship
How You Can Get an Apprenticeship
4.2 Apprentice Training
Manual:
How to Fill it Out
How to Use it to Help You Learn
How to Use it to Help You Prepare
for Your PTG Registered Piano Technician Exams
4.3 The Piano Technicians
Guild:
What is the Piano Technicians
Guild
4.4 Getting Additional
Training:
Randy Potter School Advanced
Training Seminar
Attending PTG Conferences and
Conventions
Manufacturer's Factory Training
Schools
Part 5: Business Practices
5.1 Starting Your
Business:
How Much do Piano Technicians
Earn?
Your First Tunings for Pay
Taking a Business Survey
What is a "Standard
Tuning" Service
Determining Your Services
How to Sell Your Services Over the
Telephone
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5.2 Getting Clients:
Business Survey and Appraisal
Public Relations
Recommending Repair and Regulating
Services
Tuning for Stores, Schools,
Churches
Keeping Clients
5.3 Doing Your Business
Paperwork:
Methods of Advertising
Determining Your
Professional/Business Appearance Quotient
Insurance: Business, Auto, Health,
Life
5.4 Selling, Repairs and
Regulations:
Building a Repeat Clientele
Doing Purchase Consults,
Appraisals and Estimates
5.5 "G" Piano
Works Labor Rate Guide:
Instructions for using
"G" Piano Works Labor Rate Guide, Appraisal and
Estimate Forms
5.6 Dealing with Piano
Dealers:
Getting In-Store Tuning Work,
In-Home Dealer Work and Store Referrals
5.7 Dealing with Piano
Manufacturers:
Doing Warranty Work
Getting Information, Assistance
and Approval for Manufacturer Warranty Work, Getting Paid
5.8 Accounting and Taxes:
What the IRS Requires
Surviving an IRS Audit: By a
Surviving Veteran (With Accounts of "Flunkies")
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Part 6: Manufacturers and
Suppliers
6.1 Piano Manufacturer
Brochures:
Included are brochures from many
American, European and Asian Piano Manufacturers
6.2 List of Industry
Suppliers:
Included are names, addresses and
phone numbers of Major Piano Parts Suppliers and Other
Specialized Parts and Technician's
Tools Suppliers
6.3 List of Piano
Manufacturers:
Included are manufacturers' names,
addresses, phone numbers (including unadvertised 800 toll free
numbers for technician's use),
piano service managers and contract personnel
6.4 Supplier Brochures and
Price Lists:
Included are many catalogs and
wholesale price lists from Major Piano Parts Suppliers and other
industry
suppliers of tools, parts and
supplies.
6.5 Technical Service
Manuals and Reference Material:
Included are several technical
service manuals, reprints, action charts, diagrams and
specifications for
American, European and Asian
manufacturers.
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Part 7: Examinations,
Glossary, Miscellaneous
7.1 Examination Questions
for Shipment One:
Chapters 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
4.1, 5.1, 6.1
Video and Audio Tape Loaning
Library Policy
Video and Audio Tape Order Form
List of Loaning Library Tapes
Borrowing a Yamaha PT-100 Tuning
Device Policy
Loaning Library Tape Order Form
Taking Your Examinations, Method
of Grading, Graduation Requirements, Getting Your Diploma
7.2 Examination Questions
for Shipment Two:
Chapters 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2,
3.3, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2
Video and Audio Tape Order Froms
7.3 Examination Questions
for Shipment Three:
Chapters 1.5, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.4,
4.3, 5.3, 6.3
Video and Audio Tape Order Froms
7.4 Examination Questions
for Shipment Four:
Chapters 1.6, 1.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10,
3.5, 4.4, 5.4, 5.5, 6.4
Video and Audio Tape Order Froms
7.5 Examination Questions
for Shipment Five:
Chapters 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11,
2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 3.6, 3.7, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 6.5
Video and Audio Tape Order Froms
Diploma Request Form
7.6 Glossary and Index
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