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IN TUNE! Continued on Next Page 1 INN TUNEUNE! I T ! Newsletter of the Piano Technicians Guild, San Francisco Chapter November 2012 Calendar of Events President's Message Frank French, RPT November’s Chapter Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday, November 6th Callahan Piano Service 1800 Ferry Point Building 14, Suite 100. Alameda, CA Some of us have heard the story of what 94501 happened in the piano industry in the 20th century. The economic collapse of the 1930’s November’s Technical Presentation followed by a world war had dire consequences for the making of pianos. “Building Bridges” Dale Fox and Brett Many firms retained old models and Deering of Sacramento chapter will reveal templates for making parts and components, some of their innovative ways of forming, but some of the newer workers lacked proper layout and notching of bridges to enhance understanding about the underlying principles tonal properties including, bridge redesign, of instrument making. Rebuilders replacing scaling, the possibility of auxiliary bridge, worn out hammers with heavier ones, the modifying the existing bridge or just laying knowledge of how to make lighter ones out an entirely new bridge root depending having been lost, often came up with heavier on what the existing plate design allows. playing actions with greater inertia. They will also bring pictures of their S/B conditioning booth and have an Fortunately, the work of David Stanwood and explanation of how it works and the others has helped us to better understand the general theory why they do what they do. principles of action weighting, balance weighting and action geometry that make an action play and feel right. Investigation of Future Project Piano Meetings basic underlying principles along with some St. Anne's Church. This is located at 850 trial and error and perhaps some Judah at Funston – enter from the outdoor inspiration helped make a change for the basketball courts on Funston St. (and you better. Piano technicians are now putting can park there, too). 10:00am Saturday, these principles into practice with great November 10th Fee: $10.00 results. The idea of comprehensive underlying Holiday Party Tuesday, Dec 4th principles and the scope of universal laws JB Piano, San Rafael might also be applied far beyond our own field of endeavor. If we assume for example Details on page 3 that templates for piano work wore out, but people continued to use them without proper understanding with often poor results, why SF PTG Newsletter IN TUNE! Continued on next page 1 President's Message - continued from previous page not extend this idea with a leap of thought and Project Piano apply concept to a society as a whole. We have been operating off a certain model for a by Frank French long time and signs of wear are beginning to show up. Social scientists have been looking The Piano Project meeting was held at this picture for some time. Insightful minds Saturday, October 13. David Gordon, in the field of psychology have also suggested Douglas Braak, Brenda Meng and Frank to us the premise of individual and collective French were present to proceed with consciousness. This work has been stringing. undertaken with an eye to general improvement. We might conclude that with proper understanding of underlying principles and the right intent it may be possible to make the kind of changes that will result in a general societal improvement. In this way a concept that was applied to piano technology really has a universal application as well. Today we might see the piano as an icon of 19th century culture with antecedents in earlier centuries. The topic of the evolution of the piano and its accompanying literature is a The next meeting will be 10 AM Saturday, fascinating study, but is it considered to be as November 10 at St. Anne's of the Sunset important as say the I-POD or whatever Moriarty Hall. Grant Hillemeyer will be on technological device supersedes it in the short hand to showcase touch-up methods that term? Some writers have suggested peril in may be used to improve the general this new cult of technology in that it appearance of the piano. This is an excellent encourages neglect of individuated forms of opportunity to learn an important skill that expression found in music, art or literature could be profitable in your business. If you're The premise is that ever-increasing emphasis planning to attend, it is suggested that you on high-tech entertainment detracts from the bring any portable work lights you may have, importance of the Humanities and the as this kind of work requires good lighting. strength of a reflective mind that appreciates the aesthetic value offered by art. If the ideal of music-making is important to us and we take our role in it seriously, then living Chapter Mentor Program for that ideal is a valiant struggle to improve Many of the more experienced members and and expand a general sense of well-being, RPTs are happy to avail themselves to not merely that it survives, but moreover that associates working towards their RPT status. it thrives. Our small group can realize its full You can ask around at a chapter meeting, or potential through its ongoing activities. ask any of the chapter officers to put you in Increased participation in our chapter touch with a mentor. activities and undertakings as a community effort will benefit all. November 2012 SF PTG Newsletter IN TUNE! Continued on next page 2 SF PTG Holiday Party Holiday Party 2011 Tuesday, December 4th • 6:30pm JB Piano • 540 Irwin Street • San Rafael (415) 456-9280 Comprehensive Review and Written Exam Prep Class: Tuesdays 7:30 PM at San Francisco State University, Creative Arts Building room 157 (enter from Holloway Ave., follow signs to room.) The first session was held Tuesday, October This year's holiday party, (which takes the 23 and a second session on October 31. The place of the December chapter meeting) is subject matter was acoustical theory shaping up to be a wonderful event. We're pertaining to piano tuning and other aspects expecting great food and a great time for all. of piano tuning such as technique, stability and effects of humidity. The class meets We'll provide "the basics" (finger food, soft weekly, except for first Tuesday of each drinks, wine and beer) to get everyone in the month (due to the chapter meeting). There is holiday spirit. As in years past, please feel no fee. Classes are 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. long. The free to bring your favorite holiday dish to class continues on November 13 (see below contribute to the feast (this is entirely for subject matter). optional). Then we'll put the musicians in our midst to playing on the pianos (please bring This is a review of all that was covered in the any other music or instruments you need). hands-on classes taught over the past 2 ½ years – and will also present new material, Also, don't forget the Secret Santa gift not covered in the previous classes. New exchange. Wrap up a book or favorite tool to subject areas will include voicing, piano pass along to someone else in the chapter. design and materials, touchweight issues and more. Unlike the previous hands-on As a reminder, all SF chapter members are presentations, these will be mostly discussion invited and are welcome to bring guests. Cost and demonstration sessions. They could be will be $25 per person, paid in advance. We'll useful for Associates needing a review in be sending out a poll prior to the event to get preparation for the RPT written exam as well a headcount. In the poll we will ask whether as for those not yet ready to challenge the you intend to bring a food dish to help with the exams and just simply seeking knowledge. planning. (For anyone NOT on the email list - please contact John Howard at [email protected] with your intentions to attend). November 2012 SF PTG Newsletter IN TUNE! 3 Written Exam Prep - continued from previous page a training ground for future conference While it would be best to attend all sessions, leaders. It's hoped that eventually the San the material is not cumulative and sporadic Francisco chapter will be the host chapter for attendance could still be worthwhile. The Westpac conferences held in our city. tentative schedule going forward is: The major jobs -- Conference Director, Nov. 13, 20 and 27 (first half)- Action matters: Conference Coordinator, Institute Director, regulation, design, geometry, weight issues, and Registrar -- are already covered, but they etc. need an Assistant Director and some other jobs filled (I will post specifics as this Nov. 27 (second half), Dec 11 and 18 - Piano information becomes available). design/construction/materials, repairs, rebuilding I know in the past several of us have volunteered to take on minor roles in planning No need to confirm - just come. Come early and organizing these conferences, and hope to find parking. that those who have previously offered, plus new people, will step up to the plate for the Travel instructions here: 2014 conference. http://www.sfsu.edu/~parking/directions/ Campus map here: http://www.sfsu.edu/~sfsumap/ If you'd like to contribute your time and skills to bringing this important PTG event to San Israel Stein Francisco, please contact me or Conference Director Michael Reiter - [email protected] or (253) 588-1311. WestPac IV Coming To San Francisco: Needs Our Help Many of us attend the WestPac regional Fred Allen conferences and benefit from the great 1926 - 2012 classes and instructors available at them.
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