On Sat, 30 May 1998, Rogerio Cunha wrote: > To the list. > I need to find the books PIANO TUNERS COMPANION (Oliver C Faust) and > PIANO ACTION HANDBOOK. I saw this two books on page 3 of the catalog nr > 7 of the Ford Piano Supply Co. I think that Ford no more exists and I > don't know where find it. Thaks to all. Rogerio Cunha - IC Member of the > Guild - Rio de Janeiro. Hi, Rogerio: Although both books are probably still available today, they are of little practical use. The Faust book has been around for a LONG time, and it's chief value lies in the aural system of tuning it describes which many tuners seem to feel is a fairly "modern" invention. Faust's system starts on Middle C, then tunes UP two, consecutive major thirds; then DOWN, a perfect fifth to C#; then UP again, two consecutive major thirds; then DOWN again, another perfect fifth to D; then UP again, two con- secutive major thirds, etc. It's an alternative way of aurally setting the temperament, or laying the bearings, which works quite well. Likewise, the Piano Action Handbook is an increasingly little-used reference work as the technician becomes more experienced in regulating a variety of grand and upright actions. Nevertheless, some technicians will undoubt- ably enjoy watching these unused books as they collect dust while sit- ting on a bookshelf. Your money can be spent more effectively elsewhere. Les Smith lessmith@buffnet.net
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