The Fundamentals of Piano Tuning and Maintenance

A richly illustrated, contemporary guide for the fundamentals of piano tuning, regulation, and repair.

Registered Piano Technician Jason Cassel provides a clear, methodical path for those interested in learning the skills of a piano technician and turning that into a career. Over 170 photos and 40 supplemental videos help the reader understand what to listen for and how to subtly manipulate the tools to achieve success. The book is structured into different lessons that include hands-on assignments reinforcing practical applications and learning.

Cassel explains how to safely remove the case parts of the piano and then the action parts before diving into piano tuning. He surveys the adjustment points in the piano action for both an upright and grand piano and includes tables summarizing teach adjustment point and which direction to turn each adjustment screw. The book includes both US and UK terminologies. Finally, the book lists the most common reasons for specific repairs, such as clicks, buzzes, squeaks, sticky keys, leaking/ringing dampers, and even a step-by-step guide to replacing a broken string.