Nordic Piano Convention 2020

Subject to change

Reyburn:

CyberTuner – tuning your way:

CyberTuner can be optimized to repeat your tuning style, pitch raise style, and adapt to how you tune pianos. We will be covering iRCT’s Smart Pure 12ths tuning style, and how to both tune and pitch raise quickly and accurately in a single pass.

Keyboard evaluation and replacement for the rebuilder:

Demonstrating practical ways to make your action rebuild successful by checking the keyboard condition and measuring key ratio, and its effect on action geometry. Ramifications of installing a new keyboard and/or action stack and back action. A virtual tour through Reyburn Pianoworks keyboard manufacturing shop using state-of-the-arte CAD and CNC-robotics.

Ergonomic Tuning: Tools and Techniques:

This hands on class introduces ways to reduce stress on your body using both impact hammers and the traditional rigid lever. Reducing the strain on your shoulder, neck, and back by using the right tools the right way is crucial whether you’re just starting out or have been tuning for years. We’ll cover the basics as well as some advanced tips, then offer hands-on instruction.

Schimmel:

Seminars that includes two parts: A presentation open for all and a hands-on part that requires prior registration. Remember to bring your own tools when you register.

Interaction of regulating and voicing:

By Karl-Heinz Habermann. He has been in the company for over 20 years and is responsible for the grand piano department at Schimmel Braunschweig. He is a “Klavierbaumeister” and is working in the final inspection of the instrument for voicing and regulating.

Grand Piano Regulation:

By Nils Hasse. He has been in the company for over 20 years and is responsible for quality control and the “Schimmel Academy” for technical trainings. He is a “Klavierbaumeister” like Karl-Heinz Habermann.

These Schimmel seminars will not take place at the same time, so it’s possible to sign up for both.

Jahn:

Polyester repair:

Learn how to repair damaged polyester surfaces with products from König. Minor damages can be fixed without having to do the whole piece. Hands on seminar where you can try it out yourself.

Jon Arnø:

Rebuilding Hornung & Møller:

See how an old Hornung & Møller grand piano are completely rebuild and hear the story behind the project.

Odd Aanstad:

Why does pianos go out of tune?

What conditions make pianos go out of tune, and what can we do to reduce the effect of the causes?

Ole Peter Jørgensen:

French polishing:

Learn how to give new life to an old piano by treating the surfaces the old fashioned way. You can bring a piano part of your own you wish to polish.

EXHIBITIONS:

Knud Danielsen ApS

Piano parts and tools

Jahn Pianoteile

Piano parts and tools

Strandqvist

Piano covers

Payment info:

Reg. 5333
Account: 0400691

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IBAN: DK8953330000400691
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