Piano tuning and allied arts / by William Braid White.
| Author/creator | White, William Braid |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 5th edtion, revised and enlarged. |
| Publication Info | Boston : Tuners Supply Company, 1950. |
| Description | vii, 295 pages : illustrations (including music), diagrams ; 19 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Mechanics of the musical scale -- Vibrations of a piano string -- The equal temperament -- The art of tuning in equal temperament -- The mechanical technique of tuning -- The modern piano -- Soundboard and strings -- The piano's action -- The hammer and its relation to tone quality -- The repairing of pianos -- Appendix 1. Why does a piano go out of tune? ; Appendix 2. On methods of raising the pitch of pianos ; Appendix 3. On the use of the conn chromatic stroboscope for measuring the accuracy of piano tuning ; Appendix 4. The mean-tone temperament -- A glossary of some technical and musical terms used in this book. |
| General note | First edition, 1917, has title: Modern piano tuning and allied arts. |
| General note | "Glossary": pages 245-281. |
| Bibliography note | "Bibliographical note": pages 282-283. |
| LCCN | 47016847 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT165.W54 P5 1950 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |