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Regulation


Bedding the Keyframe
Bedding the keyframe entails adjusting the different glide bolts protruding from the bottom of the frame so that they all exert the same amount of pressure across the keybed, thus setting an even and consistently level foundation for the action.
Sep 189 min read
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Sostenuto Regulation
This article teaches sostenuto theory and regulation.
Sep 48 min read
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Hammer Traveling, Squaring, & Alignment
This article explains hammer traveling, squaring, and aligning separately and proposes a method for each that will help clarify the process.
Jan 110 min read
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Regulating Grand Damper Timing
This article is covers damper theory, the two points of damper timing regulation, and methods of regulation.
Apr 18, 20237 min read
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Do No Harm: Lubrication Edition
There are many lubricants marketed to the piano technology field. Some are safe and helpful, others should be avoided altogether.
Jan 17, 20233 min read
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Key Height Regulation Methods & Tools
There are many techniques that can be used for setting key height during a regulation. This article details the method I have adopted.
Nov 14, 20225 min read
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Using Shorthand To Track Your Work
Use this shorthand chart for tracking your work through the regulation process.
Oct 27, 20221 min read
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Grand Lyre Refresh
Including grand pedal lyre maintenance in your regulation service is a great way to enhance the value of your work.
May 14, 20222 min read
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Simplifying the Secrets of Upright Aftertouch
This article is a fresh approach to understanding aftertouch. Try to throw out what you have been taught so far and read like a novice.
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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Three Tool-Free Black Key Dip Methods
Black key dip doesn’t have to be a guessing game, and you don’t even need a gauge!
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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Pedal Repair Kit
Organized kits make fast service calls. Put a pedal kit together so you can quickly fix squeaks, thumps, and rattles:
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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Setting Upright Lost Motion Correctly
Setting upright lost motion isn’t actually about lost motion. It’s about repetition.
Jan 8, 20222 min read
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