Piano Care Seminar

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In a message dated 8/4/01 10:30:38 PM Central Daylight Time, doepke@fwi.com 
writes:


> I have been lucky enough to have a new piano store agree to host a Basic
> Piano Care Seminar.  Invitations will go out into the area.  To music
> teachers, churches, and the general public.  I have ordered some pamphlets
> from the PTG to hand out to folks when they arrive.
> 
> Without going overboard with too technical information,  what topics do you
> think should be included in a Basic Piano Care presentation lasting about 45
> minutes..maybe an hour?
> 
> 
> Thank you.  I am constantly amazed at the wealth of knowledge this group
> has..and is willing to share.
> 
> 
> Brian P. Doepke
> 
> 

Brian

In less than an hour, I think the most important information you should 
present is why a piano goes out of tune. I have an article explaining this, 
if you want to have it available to pass out to the "students'.  I think most 
people know that a piano needs to be tuned one or twice a year, but I don't 
think they really understand why it goes out of tune. Most of my clients 
think that moving a piano will cause it to go out of tune a lot more than if 
it just sat there. Although moving does cause a piano to go out of tune, it 
is the changes in environment that causes the piano to go out of tune. That, 
I think is what needs to be explained. 

Along with that, the other thing you can stress is the importance of keeping 
a piano in a stable environment. If you are into Damp Chasers, this is the 
time you can sell them on the idea. 

And lastly, make sure you explain that Pledge and other such "polishes" are 
extremely dangerous for pianos, especially grands. 

Unless you are asked, I would stay away from the technical aspects, such as 
how an action works, or why strings vibrate. I would think that this 
information would not be retained. But information on taking care of the 
instrument will be remembered. 

I hope this helps.

Willem 

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