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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Piano Tuning and Repair II
Course: MUC121

First Term: 1998 Fall
Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   3.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Advanced tuning techniques and basic refinishing



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Tune a piano. (I) 2. Regulate and repair the action of a piano. (II) 3. Repair the exterior of a piano. (III)
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. Tuning a piano
   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
II. Regulating and repair
   A. Upright pianos
   B. Grand pianos
   C. Square pianos
III. Repairing the piano`s finish
   A. Cleaning
   B. Repairing scratches
   C. Repairing gouges
   D. Refinishing
   E. Matching finish
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/9/1997

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