Please substitute the following in the previous post "Compiled Workload Formula" (I somehow sent a version without final edits): Standard of Maintenance (0.1) - Top performance: Piano is maintained in meticulous condition at all times: tuning, voicing, and regulation at highest possible standard, with daily or near daily attention; rebuilding and reconditioning on an accelerated schedule so that piano is kept virtually "like new." (Generally concert instruments in recital hall) (0.4) - Near top performance: Piano maintained as above, but with weekly to twice-weekly attention, and somewhat slacker rebuilding schedule. (Generally piano teaching studios and the like. In some situations may apply to concert instruments). (0.7) - Excellent: Piano kept near performance level - well tuned, voiced, and regulated. Weekly to bi-weekly attention. Rebuilding and reconditioning on a regular basis. (1.0) - Very good: Piano kept at an acceptable musical level - tuned, voiced and regulated on a regular basis. Bi-weekly to monthly attention. Reconditioned on a regular basis. (1.3) - Good: Piano kept at an acceptable musical level - tuned, voiced and regulated on a regular basis. Monthly to bi-monthly attention. Reconditioned on a regular basis. (1.8) - Fair: Piano kept at an acceptable musical level - tuning allowed to deteriorate before retuning, voicing and regulation kept at acceptable levels. Once to twice a semester attention. (2.5) - Minimum: piano tuned twice a year; all keys "working."
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