A very good book on piano repair and general maintainance. Piano tuning kit,yznlife professional 16 pcs piano tuner kit tools including tune hammer lever felt, mutes, fork. A replaceable headtip tuning lever with 6 string mutes, felt temperament strip gang mute and sheffield british made steel tuning fork an affordable kit for piano owners. For the professional, the student and the hobbyist by arthur a. It is designed for the amateur who either just wants to tune their own piano, or is thinking of learning to tune pianos. Hes in very high demand, but according to him, any tuner whos any good is in high demand around here.
Reblitz demystifies the daunting prospect of working on a piano as he guides readers through every detail of upright and grand piano mechanics and describes servicing and repairs with understandable, easytofollow instructions. I eventually downloaded a free app on my ipad and used it to calculate the tuning solution. From repinning flanges to setting temperaments, from fitting and drilling a new pinblock to proper letoff distance, its all here. This kit contains the minimum piano tuning tools needed. In its pages you will find coverage of just about every aspect of piano tuning, repair and rebuilding all presented in an easy to understand and follow format. Piano tuning hammers, kits, videos, mutes, books, chromatic tuners. Tuning is something that should not be done in haste.
Piano tuning is the act of adjusting the tension of the strings of an acoustic piano so that the musical intervals between strings are in tune. But this book will help instruct you how to make the adjustments to actually physically tune your piano. These tools along with the ones already listed in the colored pictures will allow you to do almost any adjustment or repair that you will find in the field. Sh1678 arthur reblitz book on piano servicing and repair. Piano tuning, piano repairs, educational, technican piano books. The three most useful books in the piano profession piano servicing, tuning, and repairing third edition by arthur a. Reblitz is the author of piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding 4. Schaff parts and tools have been the choice of professional piano technicians since 1884. Unfollow piano tuning tools kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I read his book a few years ago and with his help i was able to tune a piano within reason. One practical method of tuning the piano begins with tuning all the notes in the temperament octave in the lower middle range of the piano. This is needed to get up over the rim when tuning the high treble of a grand baby grand. Unfollow piano tuning kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
There are tuning exercises and beat charts for a common tuning system. A treatise on how player pianos function, and how to get them back into top playing. The book illustrates the various parts of the piano, the functioning and how to repair and re tune if required. Those with casual or professional interest in player pianos will find this book fascinating and indispensable. Piano tuning how to tune a piano part 1 introduction youtube. Reblitz demystifies the daunting prospect of working on a piano as he guides readers. Reblitzs piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding has been the goldstandard manual for piano technicians and handson hobbyists who want to rebuild or maintain pianos. I have to say, ive never come across anything as cool as reblitz. Piano tuning and repair tools, parts, and supplies. Reblitzs piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding has been the. Its a decent paying job too, though one needs a reliable vehicle, lots of cool tools, endless patience, low risk of migraine headaches, and good bookkeeping. Sm sunnimix 36pcs piano tuning tools kit wrench hammer mute diy set with carry bag.
Beware, the same author made several books on piano construction, mechanical piano, history of pianomaking. I had previously purchased the second edition of reblitzs piano tuning, servicing, and rebuilding, which i. Not only do you need to develop an exceptional sense of pitch and tone colour, but there is also an art in using the tuning key and applying the right pressure to turn the pin. The first edition of this worldfamous book has sold. There is also a 17b15 available, with a 15 degree pitch. Piano tuning meters are costly, but they can save money over the years, and they can be used to check up on the piano tuners work. The paperback of the piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding, second edition by artur a. The three most useful books in the piano profession piano servicing, tuning, and repairing second edition by arthur a. Be sure to check out the piano technicians tools area too. Several piano tuning books that are among the most highlyregarded resources in the field include the following.
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Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. The manufacturer has been making piano tuning hammers and piano tools since 1938 and takes great pride in manufacturing only the best tools that are available. Not recommended for tuning grandsbaby grands unless you add the no. Additional piano tuning tools and parts included with the course here is a list of the additional tools and parts that we have added to the ourse. Reblitz is known worldwide as one of the finest arrangers of music for these instruments. The first edition of this world famous book has sold over 45,000 copies and has become the classic manual. I would not recommend doing your own piano tuning as it is an extremely subtle and complex activity.
A must have for all upright and grand piano owners. Fine piano tuning requires an assessment of the vibration interaction among notes, which is different for every piano, thus in practice. I tune my guitar almost every time i pick it up to play, whereas a good piano tuning should last for at least a year. Other books by reblitz include player piano servicing and rebuuilding, treasures of mechanical music with q. I purchased just to keep my piano in tip top condition 90 year old monington and weston and it has proved invaluable, the piano has never sounded better i also purchased a tuning kit to tweek the odd note that had slipped after having it professionaly tuned. All the information needed for restoring and maintaining pianos is contained in this clearly. Here is a list of the additional tools and parts that we have added to the ourse. Testimonials from people who bought the books the ebooks are well organized and complete. Reblitz demystifies the daunting prospect of working on a piano as he guides readers through every detail of upright and grand piano mechanics. To conclude, reblitz has this to say about piano work beyond tuning, particularly with respect to the action in a grand piano. High quality pro grade piano tuning tools for the hobbyist.
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A tuner starts by using an external reference, usually an a440 tuning fork, or commonly a c523. Schaff pianos apprentice tuning lever has a hardwood handle and comes with a chromeplated one piece removable tuning head with standard no. The kit has a one tuning hammer, two mutes with handles, two mutes, one temperament strip along with a bag to keep all the tools in one place. Recommended books on piano tuning piano tuning tune a. Although i am not a professional musician, i learned a lot about the art of piano tuning and piano mechanics. For the professional, the student, and the hobbyist. Reblitz s piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding has been the goldstandard manual for piano technicians and handson hobbyists who want to rebuild or maintain pianos. For the professional, the student, and the hobbyist book online at best prices in india on. The piano player in my band makes his living as a piano tuner. Recommended books on piano tuning how to tune a piano. Kalimba 17 key thumb piano finger piano with tuning kit hammer, study instruction song book, hot gift for christmas, an unusual musical instrument for the soul. This book is the classic manual for piano technicians the world over.
Piano servicing, tuning and rebuilding reblitz one of the most popular books ever published on piano technology, it is used by both students and professionals. Better to do it with a lot of caution or leave it for a professional. They can also be very useful in tuning any other instrument. Covers evaluating all parts of pianos, how different types of actions work, what kinds of issues are important and which are not, which issues make a piano notworthhaving and which ones dont, how to adjust all parts of piano actions, several methods of tuning, and finally how to totally rebuild pianos. What to listen to us piano tuners never evaluate the pitch of any given note but rather its relation to other notes and other factors. A guide for the professional, student, and hobbyist. I tune my guitar almost every time i pick it up to play, whereas a. I have gone to piano guild meetings and read alot of piano tuning books. For the professional, the student, and the hobbyist arthur a.
Basic piano tuning kit see inside from piano supplies. The first edition of this world famous book has sold over 45,000 copies and has become the classic manual for piano technicians and amateurs internationally. Piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding, second edition by. Beware, the same author made several books on piano construction, mechanical piano, history of piano making. Eosaga piano tuning kit, professional 16 pcs piano tuner. Servicing and rebuilding arthur reblitz 1985 vestal press, inc. The ecloud piano tuning kit is the piano tuner kit that can be used by the professionals as well as the people who have just started playing piano and are beginners. Compatible with most other brands of heads and tips. Schaff piano s apprentice tuning lever has a hardwood handle and comes with a chromeplated one piece removable tuning head with standard no. You can now easily get your hands on a tuning kit on amazon, unlike a few. Reblitz for the professional, the student and the hobbyist. The meaning of the term in tune, in the context of piano tuning, is not simply a particular fixed set of pitches.