The
Piano Technicians Guild is a professional
non profit organization of piano tuners and
technicians that promotes the highest
standards of piano tuning and technical
services.
What
is a Registered Piano Technician?
Registered Piano Technicians are
piano tuner-technicians who have passed three
rigorous examinations that are held by the
Piano Technicians Guild Inc. The first
examination is a written exam which is used to
assess general knowledge of pianos. The second
examination is a "hands on" regulation and
repair test to assess general skills of
craftsmanship on upright and grand pianos. The
third examination is the tuning exam. In all
of these examinations, a standard of 80
percent must be achieved to become a
Registered Piano Technician with the Piano
Technicians Guild, Inc.
Buying a Piano?
Of course, the best way to investigate any
piano is to simply hire a Registered Piano
Technician. There are two excellent books on
how to buy a piano. One is called "The
Piano Book". The other is the "Piano
Buyers Guide" by Larry Fine.
How often should my piano
be tuned?
Most manufacturers suggest that all pianos be
tuned at least 3 to 4 times a year when they
are new and 1 or 2 times per year after that.
Sadly, only a very small number of pianos
receive regular attention. Many children play
on pianos that are horribly out of tune or
pianos that have major technical problems. A
few kids will tolerate sub standard pianos but
many will just give up and quit.
Piano Teacher Resources
The Piano Technicians Guild Home Page has a
lot of resources for Piano Teachers including
lesson plans and teaching tools. Look for this
information here.
Piano Roles: Three hundred
years of life with the piano
by James Parakilas and others. A stunning
cultural history of the musical and social
roles that the piano has played in its long
and amazing career. Please check out this book
at: http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=9780300083514
Kids and the effects of
music on the brain
Studies have shown that children who are
exposed to piano keyboards at an early age,
score 30% higher on math and science
examinations in school. These startling new
findings have been featured on CNN, ABC, CBS,
and NBC archived broadcasts.
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Last Updated, December 26, 2018.
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