
audiobook
by J. Cree (Jerry Cree) Fischer
J. CREE FISCHER - PIANO TUNING - A SIMPLE AND ACCURATE METHOD FOR AMATEURS - DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC. NEW YORK
PREFACE.
LESSON I.
LESSON II.
LESSON III.
LESSON IV.
LESSON V.
LESSON VI.
LESSON VII.
LESSON VIII.
In the early twentieth century the piano became a staple of middle‑class homes, leaving a growing demand for competent tuners. Recognizing the shortage of formal training, the author distilled years of classroom and correspondence work into a single, easy‑to‑follow manual. The book presents a simple yet precise tuning technique that any diligent amateur can master with modest tools.
Each lesson is organized around clear explanations, practical exercises, and short review questions, making the text suitable for solitary study or use in a music school. Readers will learn the physics of string tension, the relationships of intervals, and step‑by‑step procedures for bringing an instrument into true pitch. Whether you aim to turn tuning into a livelihood or simply wish to understand the science behind harmonious sound, the guide offers a solid foundation without unnecessary jargon.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, L.N. Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1871
An early 20th-century writer on piano care, he is best known for a practical manual that helped amateurs and working musicians understand tuning, regulation, and repair. His best-known book has stayed in circulation for generations because of its clear, hands-on approach.
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