This seminar presents the piano major, music teacher or music student with a thorough 3-4 hour introduction to the piano.
This seminar:
investigates the modern piano in all its parts and functions
discusses the service needs of the piano - basic and advanced - and how to communicate those needs with the piano technician
investigates the role of humidity and piano care
discusses how to purchase a piano
looks at the playing mechanism of the piano by means of a piano action model (a single-key example)
briefly surveys the history of the piano, with a brief introduction to the early piano
provides materials which the student will have for his/her permanent reference, including “The Piano Book,” by Larry Fine (4th edition), 6 Piano Service Brochures provided by the Piano Technicians Guild (Tuning, Rebuilding, Refinishing, Voicing, Humidity Control, Regulation), and the class handout..
Arrangements should be made with enough time to order and receive the above materials.
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