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Piano Tuning and Repair I
Course: MUC120

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T


Description: Introduction to piano tuning and repair; basic care and maintenance of the instrument; hands-on experience



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the history of the piano. (I)
2. Describe the development of the piano. (I)
3. Describe the basic construction of pianos. (I)
4. List and identify the parts of a piano and describe their functions. (II)
5. Troubleshoot and make simple repairs. (III)
6. Tune a piano. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. History of the piano
   A. Construction types
      1. Upright
      2. Grand
      3. Square
   B. Manufacturers
      1. European
      2. American
      3. Asian
   C. Systems of temperament
II. Parts of a piano
   A. Action
   B. Pedals
   C. Strings
   D. Pin block
   E. Dampers
   F. Soundboard
III. Troubleshooting and repair
   A. Cleaning
   B. Tools
   C. Simple action repairs
      1. Upright actions
      2. Grand actions
   D. String replacement
   E. Loose pins
   F. Split bridges
IV. Tuning
   A. Matching pitch
   B. Unisons
   C. Setting the temperament
   D. Tuning the treble
   E. Tuning the bass
   F. Hammer technique
   G. Setting the pins
   H. Tools
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/9/1997

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