Edward Quincy Norton Construction Tuning and Care of the Piano-Forte

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The Author's aim has been to furnish a Book of Reference for tuners, dealers, musicians, and owners in general of pianos and organs, giving the result of years of study and practical experience of the writer, together with the results of the latest researches of scientists, and the improvements of manufacturers. No attempt has been made to explain the scientific theory of sound. All interested in the study of this subject are referred to Tyndall's Lectures on Sound, the works of Helmholtz, Koenig, Preyer, Bosanquet, and other great acousticians and scientists. To avoid confusing the reader, by presenting various schemes for laying the bearings in tuning, a method of temperament is given, which invariably insures the best results, within the smallest compass, and on that part of the piano where the beats are most easily perceived and followed by the ear. Suggestions from manufacturers, dealers, and tuners of experience will be kindly received and appreciated, that future editions of this work may be as accurate and complete as possible.