On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM, <ben at benspianotuning.com> wrote:
> I seem to recall hearing that the complete PACE lessons were reprinted in the Journal ...
> ... does anyone have a recollection of which exact issues they were reprinted in?
When I was studying up for the exams, I tracked them all down. I
posted this to examprep some time back, I think. This really ought to
be on some sort of PTG community wiki, as the search facility on the
Journal CDs is useful, but somewhat scatter-shot.
See below.
Jim
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My own directory structure on my computer, which follows the CD
structure below the date:
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1993sep.pdf
Technical Lesson #1 - Flange Rebushing
Tuning Lesson #1 - Unison Tuning
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1993oct.pdf
Technical Lesson #2 - Key Bushing Field Repair
Tuning Lesson #2 - Tuning Hammer Sensitivity
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1993nov.pdf
Technical Lesson #3 - Vertical Shank Replacement
Tuning Lesson #3 - String Settling
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1993dec.pdf
Technical Lesson #4 - String Replacement With Hitch Pin Loop
Tuning Lesson #4 - Identifying Partials
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994jan.pdf
Technical Lesson #5 - String Splicing
Tuning Lesson #5 - Focusing On Beats
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994feb.pdf
Technical Lesson #6 - Hammer Filing
Tuning Lesson #6 - Setting Pitch
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994mar.pdf
Technical Lesson #7 - Hammer Filing, Part II
Tuning Lesson #7 - Tuning 2:1 Octaves
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994apr.pdf
Technical Lesson #8 - Vertical Regulation - Part 1, Alignment
Tuning Lesson #8 - Tuning 4:2 Octaves
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994may.pdf
Technical Lesson #9 - Vertical Regulation - Part 2, Alignment
Tuning Lesson #9 - Tuning 6:3 Octaves
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994jun.pdf
Technical Lesson #10 - Vertical Regulation, Choosing Hammer
Blow & Key Dip Settings
Tuning Lesson #10 - Tuning Just Fifths and Fourths -
Part 1, The Basic Skills
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994jul.pdf
Technical Lesson #11 - Vertical Regulation, Adjusting
Lost Motion & Leveling Keys
Tuning Lesson #11 - Tuning Just Fifths and Fourths -
Part 2, The Diatonic Comma
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994aug.pdf
Technical Lesson #12 - Vertical Regulation, Adjusting Key Dip
Tuning Lesson #12 - Counting Beats
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994sep.pdf
Technical Lesson #13 - Vertical Regulation, Setting Let-Off
Tuning Lesson #13 - Tuning Just Fifths & Fourths - Part 3,
A Circle of Fiths Well Temperament
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994oct.pdf
Technical Lesson #14 - Vertical Regulation, Adjusting Checking
Distance and Setting Sharp Key Dip By The Equal Checking Method
Tuning Lesson #14 - Tuning 4:1 Double Octaves
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994nov.pdf
Technical Lesson #15 - Vertical Regulation, Dampers :
Alignment and Regulation of Pedal Lift
Tuning Lesson #15 - The Baldassin-Sanderson Temperament
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994dec.pdf
Technical Lesson #16 - Vertical Regulation, Damper Spoon Adjustment
Tuning Lesson #16 - The Baldassin-Sanderson Temperament: Part 2,
Dividing the F3-F4 Octave Into Six Equal Parts
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995jan.pdf
Technical Lesson #17 - Bridle Wire & Pedal Adjustments
Tuning Lesson #17 - The Baldassin-Sanderson Temperament: Part 3,
Completing the F3-F4 Temperament
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995feb.pdf
Technical Lesson #18 - Vertical Troubleshooting -
Diagnosing the Bobbling Hammer
Tuning Lesson #18 - Parallel Interval Tests
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995mar.pdf
Technical Lesson #19 - Vertical Troubleshooting -
Repairing the Sticking Key
Tuning Lesson #19 - Tuning 8:4 and 10:5 Octaves in the Low Bass
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995may.pdf
Technical Lesson #20 - Grand Regulation - Part 1: Keyframe Bedding
Tuning Lesson #20 - Refining the Midrange with Contiguous
Interval and P5/P4 Comparison Tests
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995jun.pdf
Technical Lesson #21 - Grand Regulation - Part 2:
Positioning the Keyframe
Tuning Lesson #21 - Treble: Part 1 - The M3-M10-M17 Test
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995jul.pdf
Technical Lesson #22 - Grand Regulation - Part 3: Hammer
Travel, Angle and Spacing
Tuning Lesson #22 - Treble: Part 2 - Checks and Balances
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995aug.pdf
Technical Lesson #23 - Grand Regulation - Part 4:
Spacing, Squaring & Leveling
Tuning Lesson #23 - Single Octave Tuning in the High Treble
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995sep.pdf
Technical Lesson #24 - Grand Regulation - Part 5: Jack Centering,
Wippen Spacing & Backcheck Alignment
Tuning Lesson #24 - Tuning Contiguous Thirds to Start a Temperament
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995oct.pdf
Technical Lesson #25 - Grand Regulation - Part 6: Choosing
Hammer Blow & Key Dip Settings for Proper Aftertouch
Tuning Lesson #25 - Refining the Bass
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995nov.pdf
Technical Lesson #26 - Grand Regulation - Part 7: Setting White Key Dip
Tuning Lesson #26 - Prototype Master Tuning Session
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1995dec.pdf
Technical Lesson #27 - Grand Regulation - Part 8: The
Relationship Between Let-Off & Drop
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996jan.pdf
Technical Lesson #28 - Grand Regulation - Part 9: Adjusting
Jack Position, Repetition Lever Height, Let-off & Drop
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996feb.pdf
Technical Lesson #29 - Grand Regulation - Part 10:
Adjusting Hammer Blow Distance & Sharp Key Dip
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996mar.pdf
Technical Lesson #29(2) - Grand Regulation - Part 11:
Adjusting Backcheck Angle & Checking Distance
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996apr.pdf
Technical Lesson #30 - Grand Regulation - Part 12:
Adjusting Repetition Springs
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996may.pdf
Technical Lesson #32 - Grand Regulation - Part 13:
Overview of the Grand Damper System & Correction of Fluggish Dampers
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996jun.pdf
Technical Lesson #33 - Grand Regulation - Part 14:
Adjusting Grand Dampers for Even Lift from the Key & Pedal
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996jul.pdf
Technical Lesson #34 - Grand Regulation - Part 15:
Adjusting the Grand Damper Stop Rail & Sustain Pedal
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1996aug.pdf
Technical Lesson #35 - Grand Regulation - Part 16:
Adjustment of the Shift Pedal, Sostenuto, Hammer Rail & Key Stop Rail
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Learning to Pass the PTG Tuning Exam
1. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1989nov.pdf Introduction
2. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1989dec.pdf Structure, Scoring
3. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990jan.pdf Pitch
4. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990mar.pdf Midrange
5. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990may.pdf Bass
6. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990jun.pdf Treble
7. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990jul.pdf High Treble
8. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990aug.pdf Stability
9. PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990sep.pdf Unisons
Sumrell-Stebbins Contiguous 3rds technique
PTG\Journal\1992-1995\Papers\1994dec.pdf
"Picasso" tuners, theoretical beat rates and reality:
PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1988apr.pdf
David Stanwood & Touchweight
PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990oct.pdf
PTG\Journal\1984-1991\Papers\1990nov.pdf
Renner Back Action Installation
PTG\Journal\2000-2002\PTG\Papers\2001aug.pdf
Ed Sutton series on "Ear Training"
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1999jul.pdf "Part 1"
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1999aug.pdf "The Overtone Series"
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1999sep.pdf "Hearing Inside the Brain"
PTG\Journal\1996-1999\Papers\1999oct.pdf "Hear More Beats Better"
Owen Jorgensen
"For instructions on how to tune the historical temperaments
discussed in this series, the reader is referred to the
following issues of the Piano Technicians Journal:
December 2001, pages 18-22.
July 1996, pages 30, 31.
February 1996, pages 28, 29.
December 1994, pages 40-45."
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