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Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics

Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT4006
State Code
OEK00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics to piano tuning tasks.Piano technologists with this competency follow established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to apply and communicate technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable issues. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse existing acoustics and apply knowledge to optimise
  • 1.1 Analyse existing piano acoustics and apply elements of basic acoustics to piano tuning tasks to achieve optimal acoustics
  • 1.2 Analyse existing piano acoustics and apply acoustical laws of sounding strings to piano tuning tasks to achieve optimal acoustics
2. Analyse existing tuning and apply knowledge to optimise
  • 2.1 Assess and analyse existing piano tuning against piano tuning theory
  • 2.2 Apply elements of piano tuning theory to adjust piano tuning
  • 2.3 Assess effect of inharmonicity on piano tuning and make required adjustments
3. Analyse existing scales pitching and apply knowledge to optimise
  • 3.1 Analyse existing scales and apply elements of musical scale theory to piano tuning tasks
  • 3.2 Assess existing behaviour of piano strings and apply proper dimensions to piano tuning to achieve optimal behaviour
  • 3.3 Assess existing string behaviour against laws of strings and make required adjustment to optimise behaviours
  • 3.4 Apply optimal musical scales tuning to piano tuning tasks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI606 MSFPT3008 Apply piano tuning theory and basic acoustics Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK3 MSF40522 Certificate IV in Piano Technology Qualification
AF041 MSFSS00016 Piano Tuning Skill set