Music Trade Review
Issue: 1926 Vol. 82 N. 16 - Page 38
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THE For theMenWho
TECHNICAL
DEPARTMENT
Make Pianos and the MeriWho Serve Them
William Braid White , Technical Editor
as any tuner could possibly realize, or secure.
All of which should be appreciated by every
tuner heretofore not possessed of this knowl-
edge.
"In fact, Mr. Hale has given a complete work-
Insufficiency of Bibliography for Wood-working Industries Gets Two Welcome Additions—J. C. ing model of the process from beginning to end.
Miller Explains the Origin of Beats in Comment on the Tuning System Recently
"But it is to be regretted that he did not
Given in Detail in This Department by Frank W. Hale, of Boston, Mass.
disclose to the rank and file of the craft the
origin of these intruding elements—the beats—
H E bibliography of the wood-working A later report may be made as to what is done. in the slightly false intervals. It is not presum-
industries is still lamentably insufficient,
The western branch of the Technicians' Asso- ing too much to say that comparatively few
so that it is always a pleasure to welcome ciation is starting its life very actively and I active tuners are intelligently informed on this
new and valuable additions to the restricted hope that every one in the West and mid-West rather hazy phase of the subject. Many of them
number of available works. This week I have trade will do all he can to boost it along. It may not even care about this knowledge, but
if so, more's the pity.
great pleasure in mentioning two books, one on helps all and harms none.
"The Properties and Uses of Wood" and one
"To say that the major third over C2 should
Miller on Hale: The Origin of Beats
on "Kiln Drying of Lumber," both issued from
We may, I think, consider ourselves fortunate be expanded so that five beats are heard is cor-
the press of the McGraw-Hill Book Co., of New in having this week a communication from that rect; but why five beats?
York and Chicago. Arthur Koehler is author eminent tuner and acoustical scientist, J. C.
"Also to say that the minor third at the same
of the first and co-author of the second with Miller, of Lincoln, Neb., who may be regarded place should be contracted until seven beats
Rolf Thelen. Both gentlemen are connected as the present dean of the tuning profession and are in evidence is likewise true; but why?
with the Forest Products Laboratory of the whose contributions to the science and art of
"To say that the major sixth, C 2 to A 2, should
United States Department of Agriculture, For- tuning have put me, for one of many, under be expanded to the extent of six beats is also
estry Service. Each of them is a specialist in a debt of gratitude not easily repaid. Mr. Miller correct; but why six beats?
his line and their work in book form admirably takes up in this communication the recent expo-
"All these 'why's?' are easily answered, as are
represents the practical value of the Forest sition by Frank Hale of his tuning method, all others of the same nature. Will those who
Products Laboratory to the industries of the and makes certain comments upon it, not so desire a demonstration now give me their atten-
nation.
much by way of applying critical methods to tion?
Demonstration
We of the piano trade are painfully conscious the system itself as by adding to Mr. Hale's
"Let it be desired to tune E 2 a tempered
that our lumber resources are being rapidly own words others which, as the reader will see,
depleted, an- uncomfortable truth which, despjte tend greatly to clarify the whole situation and major third above C 2. #
"The vibratory rate of these two tones in
the touchiness of the lumber manufacturers on to make it more intelligible. I think that Mr.
the point, needs ventilation and propaganda, Hale will be glad to have this addition to his just or true intonation is in the proportion of
excellent work from his eminent colleague. Says 4 : 5 ; i.e., while the C is making four vibra-
even greater than it has yet received. Both of
tions the E makes five. While the C is making
the books mentioned tell us a good deal of facts Father Miller:
tending to explain why this is so, and particu-
'In Frank W. Hale's recent exposition of his 129.326 vibrations the E makes 5/4 as many, or
larly they set the user of wood right on many tuning method he has given a complete and 161.659 v. p. s.
important points with regard to the actual prop- orderly statement of what should take place,
"But that same E in equal temperament re-
erties and uses of the woods he is accustomed and how the ear should be addressed at every quires 162.94 v. p. s., or about 1.28 in excess of
to buy, thus helping largely to put the com- particular step in the process of setting an ap- the pitch of the pure E.
mercial user, such as the piano maker, on the proximately equal temperament. He has denned
"Now the fifth partial tone of C 2 is E 4, and
right track in these days when so many sub- and designated the best rates of the thirds and has a frequency of five times that of the funda-
stitutes are needed for woods long in use but sixths within the octave employed, as exactly mental C, or 646.63. On the other hand, the
now becoming too scarce and costly.
fourth partial of the tempered E 2 is also E 4,
but its frequency, being four times that of its
I heartily recommend these two valuable vol-
fundamental E 2, is 651.76, which works out at
umes, which should be in the h-ands of every
5.13 v. p. s. in excess of the pitch of the identi-
piano manufacturer in the land.
cally named (E 4) fifth partial of the C 2. It
Associate, American Society of Mechanical Engi-
Incidentally, the trade will be glad to learn
is this difference which accounts for the five
neer!; Chairman, Wood Industries Division, A. S.
that the National Lumber Manufacturers Asso-
M. E.; Member, American Physical Society; Mem-
beats heard when the interval is properly tem-
ciation has, through me, invited the National
ber, Rational Piano Technicians' Association.
pered.
Association of Piano Technicians to co-operate
"Let us now prescribe for the superimposed
with it to the end of getting into closer touch
major third E 2—G sharp 2 (E 2 sits as we left
with the real needs of the piano manufacturer
it at 162.94).
in the hope that the contact may result in
mutual benefit. This question will be discussed
"We find the rate of the fifth partial of E 2 to
Tonally and Mechanically Correct Scales
by the technicians at their April meeting in
be 814.7 (five times the frequency of the funda-
Tonal and Technical Surreys of Product
Tonal Betterment Work in Factories
Chicago, which, unfortunately, takes place be-
fore this page gets into the hands of its readers.
POLK COLLEGE
Two New Books on Wood-working and
Miller on Hale and the Origin of Beats
T
William Braid White
Consulting Engineer to
the Piano Industry
Varnish Scratches
Repaired Instantly
Anyone can now quickly and easily repair any
scratched or marred instrument in a few minutes
time, so it can be sold at its full price, and thus
make the extra profit for the dealer.
It is no
longer necessary to hold "marked down" sales. A
new booklet, "How To Repair Damage To Var-
nished Surfaces," tells in simple understandable
terms how to earn this extra money. A copy will
be sent FREE to any dealer upon request. Just
pin this ad to your card or letterhead today.
The M. L. Campbell Company
2336 Pennway
Kansas City, Mo.
A PIANO TUNING COURSE
ON A CO-OPERATIVE PLAN
References to manufacturers of unquestioned posi-
tion In industry
For particulars,
address
209 South State Street, CHICAGO
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building. Laporte, Ind.
We Specialize in Piano Key Work Recovering,
Rebuilding, Repairing, 40 Years' Experience
Correct spacing and alignment.
All work done by
experts with most modern machinery. If you have
any broken key* or tops, send parts to us parcel
post or express.
Prices Low—ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
FRIELD MILLER & CO.,
S7G7 N. Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
Piano Bass Strings
Piano Repair Supplies
2110 Fairmount Av«.
Philadelphia, Pa.
STANDARD TUNING FORK
Approved by Leading Autho itiei
for the use of
Muticiant and Tuner*
WAVERLY MUSICAL PRODUCTS CO., Inc.
Whereby each two weeks' technical training
In the school Is alternated with two weeks'
paid work In a shop.
Write for Catalog R
CO-OPERATIVE PIANO TUNING SCHOOL
Tha Y.M.C.A., 1421 Arcb St., Phlla., Pa.
The Largest and Finest Piano
Trade College in the World
Personal instruction by lead-
ers in the profession. Sound-
proof individual studios, fin-
est equipment.
Complete
Courses.
Write for catalog
NEWLY ADOPTED PITCH A-440
38
71 10th St., Long Island City, N. Y.
THE For theMenWho
TECHNICAL
DEPARTMENT
Make Pianos and the MeriWho Serve Them
William Braid White , Technical Editor
as any tuner could possibly realize, or secure.
All of which should be appreciated by every
tuner heretofore not possessed of this knowl-
edge.
"In fact, Mr. Hale has given a complete work-
Insufficiency of Bibliography for Wood-working Industries Gets Two Welcome Additions—J. C. ing model of the process from beginning to end.
Miller Explains the Origin of Beats in Comment on the Tuning System Recently
"But it is to be regretted that he did not
Given in Detail in This Department by Frank W. Hale, of Boston, Mass.
disclose to the rank and file of the craft the
origin of these intruding elements—the beats—
H E bibliography of the wood-working A later report may be made as to what is done. in the slightly false intervals. It is not presum-
industries is still lamentably insufficient,
The western branch of the Technicians' Asso- ing too much to say that comparatively few
so that it is always a pleasure to welcome ciation is starting its life very actively and I active tuners are intelligently informed on this
new and valuable additions to the restricted hope that every one in the West and mid-West rather hazy phase of the subject. Many of them
number of available works. This week I have trade will do all he can to boost it along. It may not even care about this knowledge, but
if so, more's the pity.
great pleasure in mentioning two books, one on helps all and harms none.
"The Properties and Uses of Wood" and one
"To say that the major third over C2 should
Miller on Hale: The Origin of Beats
on "Kiln Drying of Lumber," both issued from
We may, I think, consider ourselves fortunate be expanded so that five beats are heard is cor-
the press of the McGraw-Hill Book Co., of New in having this week a communication from that rect; but why five beats?
York and Chicago. Arthur Koehler is author eminent tuner and acoustical scientist, J. C.
"Also to say that the minor third at the same
of the first and co-author of the second with Miller, of Lincoln, Neb., who may be regarded place should be contracted until seven beats
Rolf Thelen. Both gentlemen are connected as the present dean of the tuning profession and are in evidence is likewise true; but why?
with the Forest Products Laboratory of the whose contributions to the science and art of
"To say that the major sixth, C 2 to A 2, should
United States Department of Agriculture, For- tuning have put me, for one of many, under be expanded to the extent of six beats is also
estry Service. Each of them is a specialist in a debt of gratitude not easily repaid. Mr. Miller correct; but why six beats?
his line and their work in book form admirably takes up in this communication the recent expo-
"All these 'why's?' are easily answered, as are
represents the practical value of the Forest sition by Frank Hale of his tuning method, all others of the same nature. Will those who
Products Laboratory to the industries of the and makes certain comments upon it, not so desire a demonstration now give me their atten-
nation.
much by way of applying critical methods to tion?
Demonstration
We of the piano trade are painfully conscious the system itself as by adding to Mr. Hale's
"Let it be desired to tune E 2 a tempered
that our lumber resources are being rapidly own words others which, as the reader will see,
depleted, an- uncomfortable truth which, despjte tend greatly to clarify the whole situation and major third above C 2. #
"The vibratory rate of these two tones in
the touchiness of the lumber manufacturers on to make it more intelligible. I think that Mr.
the point, needs ventilation and propaganda, Hale will be glad to have this addition to his just or true intonation is in the proportion of
excellent work from his eminent colleague. Says 4 : 5 ; i.e., while the C is making four vibra-
even greater than it has yet received. Both of
tions the E makes five. While the C is making
the books mentioned tell us a good deal of facts Father Miller:
tending to explain why this is so, and particu-
'In Frank W. Hale's recent exposition of his 129.326 vibrations the E makes 5/4 as many, or
larly they set the user of wood right on many tuning method he has given a complete and 161.659 v. p. s.
important points with regard to the actual prop- orderly statement of what should take place,
"But that same E in equal temperament re-
erties and uses of the woods he is accustomed and how the ear should be addressed at every quires 162.94 v. p. s., or about 1.28 in excess of
to buy, thus helping largely to put the com- particular step in the process of setting an ap- the pitch of the pure E.
mercial user, such as the piano maker, on the proximately equal temperament. He has denned
"Now the fifth partial tone of C 2 is E 4, and
right track in these days when so many sub- and designated the best rates of the thirds and has a frequency of five times that of the funda-
stitutes are needed for woods long in use but sixths within the octave employed, as exactly mental C, or 646.63. On the other hand, the
now becoming too scarce and costly.
fourth partial of the tempered E 2 is also E 4,
but its frequency, being four times that of its
I heartily recommend these two valuable vol-
fundamental E 2, is 651.76, which works out at
umes, which should be in the h-ands of every
5.13 v. p. s. in excess of the pitch of the identi-
piano manufacturer in the land.
cally named (E 4) fifth partial of the C 2. It
Associate, American Society of Mechanical Engi-
Incidentally, the trade will be glad to learn
is this difference which accounts for the five
neer!; Chairman, Wood Industries Division, A. S.
that the National Lumber Manufacturers Asso-
M. E.; Member, American Physical Society; Mem-
beats heard when the interval is properly tem-
ciation has, through me, invited the National
ber, Rational Piano Technicians' Association.
pered.
Association of Piano Technicians to co-operate
"Let us now prescribe for the superimposed
with it to the end of getting into closer touch
major third E 2—G sharp 2 (E 2 sits as we left
with the real needs of the piano manufacturer
it at 162.94).
in the hope that the contact may result in
mutual benefit. This question will be discussed
"We find the rate of the fifth partial of E 2 to
Tonally and Mechanically Correct Scales
by the technicians at their April meeting in
be 814.7 (five times the frequency of the funda-
Tonal and Technical Surreys of Product
Tonal Betterment Work in Factories
Chicago, which, unfortunately, takes place be-
fore this page gets into the hands of its readers.
POLK COLLEGE
Two New Books on Wood-working and
Miller on Hale and the Origin of Beats
T
William Braid White
Consulting Engineer to
the Piano Industry
Varnish Scratches
Repaired Instantly
Anyone can now quickly and easily repair any
scratched or marred instrument in a few minutes
time, so it can be sold at its full price, and thus
make the extra profit for the dealer.
It is no
longer necessary to hold "marked down" sales. A
new booklet, "How To Repair Damage To Var-
nished Surfaces," tells in simple understandable
terms how to earn this extra money. A copy will
be sent FREE to any dealer upon request. Just
pin this ad to your card or letterhead today.
The M. L. Campbell Company
2336 Pennway
Kansas City, Mo.
A PIANO TUNING COURSE
ON A CO-OPERATIVE PLAN
References to manufacturers of unquestioned posi-
tion In industry
For particulars,
address
209 South State Street, CHICAGO
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
Polk Building. Laporte, Ind.
We Specialize in Piano Key Work Recovering,
Rebuilding, Repairing, 40 Years' Experience
Correct spacing and alignment.
All work done by
experts with most modern machinery. If you have
any broken key* or tops, send parts to us parcel
post or express.
Prices Low—ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
FRIELD MILLER & CO.,
S7G7 N. Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
Piano Bass Strings
Piano Repair Supplies
2110 Fairmount Av«.
Philadelphia, Pa.
STANDARD TUNING FORK
Approved by Leading Autho itiei
for the use of
Muticiant and Tuner*
WAVERLY MUSICAL PRODUCTS CO., Inc.
Whereby each two weeks' technical training
In the school Is alternated with two weeks'
paid work In a shop.
Write for Catalog R
CO-OPERATIVE PIANO TUNING SCHOOL
Tha Y.M.C.A., 1421 Arcb St., Phlla., Pa.
The Largest and Finest Piano
Trade College in the World
Personal instruction by lead-
ers in the profession. Sound-
proof individual studios, fin-
est equipment.
Complete
Courses.
Write for catalog
NEWLY ADOPTED PITCH A-440
38
71 10th St., Long Island City, N. Y.
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