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Do No Harm: Tuning Edition
Adopting practices that set you up for safe piano maintenance will go a long way toward a productive and successful career.
Sep 23, 20234 min read


Pick Up The Pace: Strategies for Faster Tuning
Use these tuning strategies to develop a faster tuning style without sacrificing quality.
May 6, 20232 min read


Tuning Lever Makers & Products
This article features several tuning lever options, along with reviews from people who use them every day.
Mar 28, 20237 min read


Is Hitting The Piano Holding You Back?
A good tuning lever technique is more effective than a test blow.
Dec 14, 20223 min read


An Introduction to Pianoscope Pro
Pianoscope is a powerful tool that bridges the gap between a technician's aural skills and ETD efficiency.
Dec 7, 20227 min read


CyberTuner Basics Part 3: How to Use Pitch Raise Mode
The first time you do a large pitch correction can be disorienting. Avoid a lot of frustration by following these steps.
Oct 6, 20225 min read


CyberTuner Basics Part 2: Understanding Tuning Modes
CyberTuner Basics is a multi-part series on CyberTuner's wide range of uses for both beginner and advanced technicians.
Jun 17, 20225 min read


Cybertuner Basics Part 1: Your First Tuning
CyberTuner Basics is a multi-part series on CyberTuner's wide range of uses for both beginner and advanced technicians.
Apr 23, 20224 min read


Counting Beats with a Metronome
Rather than trying to count beats per second, use a metronome to find the tempo of the beats.
May 23, 20211 min read


Fast Muting Tips
Becoming a fast tuner requires some fancy footwork with temperament strips and wedge mutes.
May 14, 20212 min read




A Plethora of Pitch Correction Methods
This article will teach several different techniques and when it might be appropriate to use them.
Apr 13, 20215 min read


Listening Past False & Extraneous Beats
False beats and other noises can be a challenge while tuning unisons. This exercise trains you to listen through the noise.
Sep 21, 20201 min read


The Mighty Mute
This humble accessory can be used for more than tuning. Make sure to keep your favorite clean mutes in your tuning kit, and keep a few on...
Aug 24, 20202 min read


Basic Tuning Kit
Working on putting your tuning kit together? There are lots of options out there. Read our recommendations to make educated purchases.
Jun 5, 20204 min read


Required Reading - Tuning
Greg Cheng recommends the best books to read on piano technology.
Apr 1, 20205 min read
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