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Piano Tuner
A piano is a very complex instrument; it contains about two hundred and thirty strings, eighty-eight keys and more than four thousand working parts, depending on the size and model. There are two types of pianos: the upright piano and the grand piano. The largest concert type grand piano has the longest string, which is about two hundred centimetres long, while the shortest is approximately five centimetres long. Strings are tightly stretched and exert a pull of more than ten thousand kilograms on the frame that they are attached to.
Tasks:
- Piano tuners tune pianos to the correct pitch and balance.
- They maintain, service, repair, restore and tune pianos by loosening or tightening strings with a tuning hammer.
- Adjust moving parts.
- Do minor repairs such as replacing broken or worn strings
- Major repairs such as recovering keyboards, replacing wooden bridges and rearranging components.
- Adjust the pedal action assembly on keyboards after testing, and assess pianos for restoration.
- They advise clients on what restoration is required.
- Some piano tuners may prepare pianos for sale and also sell pianos. They can also assist with delivery of pianos to owners’ residences.
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Career Snapshot Piano Tuner |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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