Dates: Monday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 12 (3 sessions)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $625
Instructor: Rodney J. Regier
The class will offer a hands-on introduction to the care and maintenance of the wood-framed Viennese fortepiano, the early piano most frequently made by modern builders, and what today's technicians will most likely encounter…
Dates: Monday, July 10 - Wednesday, July 12 (3 sessions)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $625
Instructor: Rodney J. Regier
The class will offer a hands-on introduction to the care and maintenance of the wood-framed Viennese fortepiano, the early piano most frequently made by modern builders, and what today's technicians will most likely encounter. Subjects will include how to handle the seemingly delicate parts of a Viennese prellmechanic without trepidation or damage; how to regulate and repair the action, keyboard, and dampers for best performance, and to practice tuning an instrument much more lightly strung than today's piano. Many steps will be familiar, however, a few are unique to a prellmechanic with no counterpart in the modern piano. 5-octave and 6 1/2-octave fortepianos will be available for the class.
Tools and supplies: Please bring the items on this supply list.
Health & Safety: Covid-19 vaccination is required. Please answer the required question(s) at checkout.
Prerequisite: This class is intended for the piano technician (or fortepiano owner) who wants to develop their skills.
