Lesson I : Introduction -- Lesson II : General construction of the piano and something of its evolution and history -- Lesson III : Technical names and uses of the parts of the upright action -- Lesson IV : Action of the square piano ; Action of the grand piano ; Instructions for removing the square and grand piano actions -- Lesson V : Regulating and repairing ; Faults in pianos aside from the action and their remedies ; Regulating and repairing the upright action -- Lesson VI : Regulating and repairing the square action ; Miscellaneous repairs -- Lesson VII : The study and practice of piano tuning -- Lesson VIII : The temperament ; Beats, waves, pulsations ; The new system of temperament ; The octave ; The fifth ; Pitch ; Diagram of the Fischer system of temperament -- Lesson IX : Specific instructions in setting temperament ; The continuous mute -- Lesson X : Theory of the temperament ; Equal temperament ; Unequal temperament -- Lesson XI : Technique or modus operandi in piano tuning ; Manipulation of the tuning hammer ; Setting the mutes or wedges in the upright piano ; Setting the mutes or wedges in the square piano -- Lesson XII : Mathematics of the tempered scale ; Rationale of the temperament ; Proposition I -- Lesson XIII : Rationale of the temperament concluded ; Proposition II ; Proposition III ; Numerical comparison of the diatonic with the tempered scale ; Various mathematical tables and examples -- Lesson XIV : Miscellaneous topics pertaining to the practical work of tuning ; Cause of the beats ; Finishing up the temperament ; Tuning the treble ; Tuning the bass ; False waves -- Lesson XV Miscellaneous items pertaining to the practical work of tuning, regulating, and repairing ; Comparison of the different systems of temperament ; System A ; System B ; System C ; Final inspection ; Loose pins ; Split bridges ; Stringing ; Wire splicing -- Lesson XVI : Tuning and repairing the reed organ ; Cleaning ; Stops ; Examination ; Sticking keys ; Leaks : Pedal defects ; Sympathetic vibrations ; Tuning -- Lesson XVII : Concluding professional hints ; Peculiar expressions used in designating qualities of tone ; Questions often asked the piano tuner ; Seasons for tuning.
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