PTM 2018 Episode 3
Dale Erwin & Ken Eschete
Matching the rib scale to the Downbearing
What's in the episode ?
Down bearing and the rib scale are essential but challenging topics every technician should grasp.
Understand these essential topics in this 2 hour lecture even if you outsource belly work, never consider belly work or strictly a tuner.
At the end of this masterclass you will be able to
- Understand the balance between forces exerted by strings and resistance to the force by sound board
- Measure down bearing on a strung piano
- Set down bearing on a unstrung piano
- Analyse an existing rib scale
- Alter the rib scale
- Understand methods for making ribs
BIOGRAPHY
Dale Erwin
Dale Erwin is a second generation piano technician with 45 years experience
Registered piano technician, former tuning examiner
Instructor for numerous state, regional and national PTG conventions and seminars
Including, Soundboards by design, Working with hammers, Finding the strike line,
Rochester, NY, & Anaheim Piano Technicians rebuilders gallery ( invitation only).
Exhibiter at numerous PTG events.
PTG journal, Every day voicing.
Technician at Gallo arts center, Modesto and various school, teacher, artist and universities Operates Erwins Piano Restoration, a family enterprise.
Specialist in the comple remanufacture of the Steinway, Mason & Hamlin and other world class pianos.
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BIOGRAPHY
Ken Eschete
Publications: Online Bellyman Certification Program; PTG Journal;
Euro Piano: Japan Technicians Journal
Instructor: PTG National and Regional Conventions; APTTA National and Regional Conventions; One-Day Seminars Chicago; New Orleans; Portland; Melbourne,AU; New Castle, AU
Experience: Head-technician, Northwestern University School of Music, Chicago; Grand Antiques, New Orleans; Town Hall Concert Venue, Auckland, NZ, Bentside Arts, Spokane , WA
Training: N. Bennett St School; Steinway Factory; Steinway C&A; Baldwin C&A; Smithsonian Institution.
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A Stellar reputation in the Piano Industry
Richard Galassini
Co-Owner, Cunningham Piano Company
“As I have gotten to know Dale, I have learned that what he says – is what he does – period.
I have enjoyed watching his knowledge grow from his instruments in the 1990’s to the masterpieces he produces today. I look forward to spending more time with him as Dale is the type of expert that I would like to surround myself with professionally.
Keep up the good work, Dale!”
Jackie Wood
Senior Lecturer in Music, Whitman College,
Walla Walla, WA
“Ken Eschete knows pianos like no one else I know. He understands the instrument from an acoustical physics point of view: the many sophisticated pieces of action, the wood, cast iron, tension of the strings, quality and optimal dimensions of the soundboard and how all the above interact to make glorious sound. A musician himself, he knows the questions to ask a pianist regarding desired quality of touch and response, or the brilliance and warmth of sound needed..."
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