On Pitch
Rick Baldassin’s book On Pitch has been described as “essential,” “groundbreaking,” “a modern classic in the field of piano technology” that “belongs in the library of every serious piano technician.” It has been called “the best, most concise, and most thorough explanation of the relationships of intervals and partial interactions in our field.” Now, its accompanying DVDs have been acclaimed as “an unprecedented tool to propel the next generation of fine tuners.” Own the entire collection today!
On Pitch: the Integration and Equation of Aural and Electronic Tuning Techniques
The book that started it all. This 2007 revised edition of “On Pitch: The Integration and Equation of Aural and Electronic Tuning Techniques” was developed from articles originally published in the “Piano Technicians Journal.” The descriptions and illustrations help bridge the gap between aural and electronic tuning using clear, concise writing and a uniform vocabulary. This useful, practical book should be in every technicians library. 110 pages.
Tune – Refine – Confirm: A System for Developing Aural Skills
Do you want to develop your aural skills but don’t know where to begin?
This 1-hour DVD presentation will provide you with a simple, easy-to-use system for developing aural skills “on the go.” Video and built-in quizzes will help you feel comfortable implementing this system on the pianos you tune each day! By Jason Cassel
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On Pitch Companionship DVD Volume I: Octave Types and Tests
The first companionship volume to the book. This DVD uses audio examples to explain the fundamentals of aural tuning. It demonstrates the overtone series and uses audio filtering to isolate coincident partials. It then examines each octave type and uses graphics and audio recordings to teach the aural techniques necessary to tune them. This DVD is an invaluable tool in teaching and developing aural skills. Run Time – 38:36
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On Pitch Companionship DVD Volume II: Compromises Between Octave Types
The second companionship volume to the book. This DVD uses audio examples to explore why compromise is necessary throughout the piano and how the double octave affects compromise. Additionally, it demonstrates how to execute compromises between octave types throughout the piano. This DVD is essential to a more complete vision of octave tuning. Run Time – 51:00
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On Pitch Companionship DVD Volume III: Reasons For Octave Selection
A third DVD companion to the of Rick Baldassin’s book On Pitch. Includes valuable aural demonstrations of the examples included in the book, combined with animated graphics and instruction, that helps you learn the reasons for octave selection. By Rick Baldassin, RPT. Run Time – 1:55:23
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On Pitch Companionship DVD Volume IV: Non-Octave Interval Test
This DVD covers the final chapters of On Pitch. Focusing primarily on the use of non-octave interval tests in choosing and tuning proper octaves in the piano. The final reason for compromise is examined and the theoretical basis of the octave and non-octave interval tests is presented. Run Time – 1:02:13
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On Pitch Companionship DVD Volume V: The Baldassin-Sanderson Temperament
For the first time ever, Rick Baldassin’s revolutionary temperament sequence is available in a published resource. This sequence has been adopted by many technicians because of its accuracy and clarity. This DVD features insights into the history behind the temperament, as well as the acoustical reasoning behind critical steps. Run Time – 1:38:28
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