PIANO TUNING INSTRUCTION KIT

We offer what we think are some very useful learning tools for someone considering
earning income tuning, repairing, or restoring pianos. These training tools are all
produced by men in the trade for many years.

 

TOTAL PIANO TUNING INSTRUCTION KIT SIX OUTSTANDING TRAINING TOOLS: I believe we have here the best training package in the trade. Piano tuners never stop learning, but how you start may make all the difference whether you master the skills or flounder. We want you to succeed, whether you are just tuning your own personal piano, or you want to tune in the Lincoln Center. Steve Van Nattan-- 23 years in the trade 1. SH1678-- PIANO SERVICING, TUNING, AND REPAIRING By ARTHUR A. REBLITZ Second (Latest) Edition 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.  Originally published in  1976, Piano Servicing has now been updated and expanded, incorporating the experience of another decade and a half of exacting service and restoration by the author.  Bibliography and index included, 8 1/2" x 11", and hundreds of illustrations.  Close to 300 pages of the best information available for the professional tuner / technician. College textbook quality, but at trade prices. CLICK HERE to purchase this item alone.   2. PLUS SH1640--   PLAYER PIANO SERVICING AND REBUILDING By ARTHUR REBLITZ (Paperback) A superb book that touches on every aspect of its title. 8-1/2" x 1 1", 216 pages, profusely illustrated with fine photographs and diagrams. The most comprehensive book on the subject ever written.  Those with casual or professional interest in player pianos will find this book fascinating and indispensable. The non-player aspects of a piano are not covered in this book. For that, you need book 1678 above. CLICK HERE to buy this item alone.   3. PLUS Steve Van Nattan's CD of Professional Level Tunning Instruction, which is ONLY found on the CD. The CD ncluces all offerings online and in print. 4. NEW BOOK THE WONDERS OF THE PIANO By CATHERINE C. BIELEFELDT This is the best book I have seen on the piano as an instrument, how it is manufactured, and the history of the piano. Catherine Beilefeldt is deeply involved in a piano restoration company south of Chicago, and the Piano Technician's Guild maintains very close contact with her. This book is used by Guild members as a text book in training curricula. Catherine held three positions with Steinway in her earlier days, and Steinway made a great resource contribution to this book. READ MORE ON OUR BOOK PAGE 5. PLUS THE KURK COMBO PIANO TUNING BOOK AND CD FOR BEGINNERS -- By Dennis E. Kurk PTG Dennis Kurk has many years of experience tuning pianos and restoring them. He is a member of the Piano Technician's Guild of America also. His book, Piano Tuning for Beginners, is 18 pages long, 8-1/2 by 11 inches. There are several photographs. Topics covered are: Why Pianos Go Out of Tune Preparing to Tune Tuning a Unison Tuning an Octave Tuning the Notes Within an Octave Designating Intervals Within the Octave Setting the Temperament Varieties of Tuning Methods Problems of Piano Pitch False Beats Fine Tuning Tuning Tips The Unseen Artist THE CD OF PIANO TEMPERAMENT SOUND We are not offering the book without the CD. This is because the CD is so essential to succeed in learning to tune. Books on tuning lack one very important thing, and that is sound. This CD by Dennis Kurk is copyrighted and is done by him to add the missing dimension, beats and sounds as they actually occur during a tuning. The tape is keyed verbally to the book very well, and the sound quality is exceptional. This combo teaching tool will also add greatly to the tuning lessons on my CD. CLICK HERE to buy this item alone.   While they last-- Free when you order--   PIANO TUNER'S POCKET COMPANION By OLIVER C. FAUST A complete history and description of grand and upright piano actions, together with a list of common faults and how to correct them. The second section of the book explains the theory of tuning with notes on harmony, acoustics and temperament, and there is a brief discussion of voicing. Though this is a very old dated book, it has timeless information, and since it is 3-1/2" by 5", it can be used on the job site. 36 page   PRICE OF THE COMBO:  Part Number "Instruction Book Offer"              $ 153.00   LIMITATIONS ON THIS OFFER: This offer cannot be used to reduce the price of either of the tuning tool kits except as noted on the Tool Kit page. If your order is already over $ 200, we cannot offer you this combo less the CD at a reduced price. THIS COMBO WITH TOOLS AND TUNING METER !!

INSTRUCTIONAL CD By Steve Van Nattan of this site

1.  The whole piano site as you see it on the Web.  
      Browse some more to see what you get.
      My book is nowhere else, nor is it in print.

2.  You get Robert Scott's TuneLab piano tuning software.  
      This is the complete program. It is ideal for a laptop,
      but it can be used also in any IBM compatible PC.

3.  You get my Music page with MIDI, WAV, and Real Audio features just like it appears on the Journal.

4.  On the CD you get my professional piano tuning instructions.
      These lessons are more complete than other professional courses that I have found.
      The language is plain.  Humor is sprinkled here and there.  
      And, I give away many secrets to successful tuning and repair.

5.  PRICE:  $18 plus $1.25 postage

PIANO TUNING BOOK AND CASSETTE FOR BEGINNERS -- By Dennis E. Kurk PTG

Dennis Kurk has many years of experience tuning pianos and restoring them.
He is a member of the Piano Technician's Guild of America also. His book,
Piano Tuning for Beginners, is 18 pages long, 8-1/2 by 11 inches. There are
several photographs.

Topics covered are:

Why Pianos Go Out of Tune
Preparing to Tune
Tuning a Unison
Tuning an Octave
Tuning the Notes Within an Octave
Designating Intervals Within the Octave
Setting the Temperament
Varieties of Tuning Methods
Problems of Piano Pitch
False Beats
Fine Tuning
Tuning Tips
The Unseen Artist

We are not offering the book without the cassette tape. This is because the cassette is so
essential to succeed in learning to tune. Books on tuning lack one very important thing,
and that is sound. This cassette by Dennis Kurk is copyrighted and is done by him to add
the missing dimension, beats and sounds as they actually occur during a tuning. The tape
is keyed verbally to the book very well, and the sound quality is exceptional. This combo
teaching tool will also add greatly to the tuning lessons on my CD (see above).

 

BOOKS ON PIANO TUNING AND REPAIR

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

PIANO TOOL KITS--
Two kits are offered, depending on the level of proficiency you desire

PIANO REGULATING AND RESTORATION TOOLS--
These tools are needed for restringing, repair, regulation, and restoration of pianos.

PIANO REPAIR AND EMERGENCY TUNING INSTRUCTION--
This instruction area is mainly related to repair of pianos.

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