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Piano Learning Center

The Piano Revealed

Lesson Plan by Nanette Baltz, Tega Cay, SC

PURPOSE: To train the student in the basic parts and functions of the

piano mechanisms and acoustics while preparing for a robust recital performance, and have fun doing it!

DISCUSSION: The student challenged with music to be memorized and performe

audience must exercise concentration. They should be prepared to adapt to a differinstrument, setting and distractions. These skills are honed when they play on the s

instrument in different states of disassembly, changing the appearance and sound wcontrolled journey reveals the workings of the piano for learning and discussion.

PROCESS: Remove the following parts in order of timeline until recital date. If y

comfortable dismantling the piano without causing damage, ask your piano techniyou how to disassemble the parts of your piano as listed below. You can also use anot used for regular instruction or practice.

6 weeks – Keyslip – This starts the process allowing students to see the felts under

explanation of tenuto, staccato, legato and dynamic pressure into the key bed, key cross section and quality of components for resonance is engaged. Note that not al

as some Baldwin verticals, have easily removable keyslips. The majority of time f

is reserved for work on their selected music.

5 Weeks – Knee Board (Lower Panel) – Now the students are able to see the harp soundboard, feel the vibrations, experiment with tones, view string crossing, follow

rods and witness their function. Discussion includes the history of the harp and hoindustrial revolution made pianos affordable and more accessible to aspiring artist

4 Weeks - Top Board (Lid) – While changing the soundscape further, this also allo

of the hammer rest rail and its motion relative to the pedals, string gauge, number the capo, tuning pins, the felts used, their natural origin, etc. For recognition and in

study the “Question of the Month” contest asks a student to draw and label the pia parts. (See the “Name the Parts” worksheet in the Piano Learning Center at wwwToken prizes are awarded for the first responses posted.

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2 Weeks - Fall Board – This change removes the music rack reminding the studendemonstrate and expand their memorization progress. Now the action is completel

challenging focus during execution of their piece. This milestone is exciting and cdisclosure of the entire key-to-string interaction. It signifies final preparation for th

performance to come that week. A large portion of this lesson is spent perfecting tmental discipline in the midst of movement and sound.

Final Week

If possible, invite your technician to come and remove the piano action. Give eachopportunity to hold and feel it. Throughout this final week each student performs f

and families during lesson transitions.

SUMMARY: This process is simple to execute with no additional materials neces

Students from beginner to advanced benefit from building their knowledge of the icommensurate with their experience. The learning environment is kept interactive

student a unique experience that is also informative. Learning to focus solely on thallows the students to handle a different instrument’s character. It minimizes impa

audience disruptions. This creative approach provides an element of fun to the somstressful process of preparing for that special live performance.

Additional Resources

Books

“Piano Parts and Their Functions,” Compiled by Merle H. Mason, Piano Technici

www.ptg.org, 913-321-9975

“Piano,” By David Crombie, amazon.com“The Living Piano,” Barrie Carson Tuner, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/barriturner, amazon.com

“The Piano Book,” By Larry Fine, www.pianobuyer.com

Web Resources

“Name the Piano Parts” worksheet and other activities in the Piano Learning Cent

www.ptg.orgPiano Technicians Guild, www.ptg.org, History of Pianos

http://www.newoctave.com/quiz/gaction.htmlhttp://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Music/Piano-the-Instrument-339762.html

“Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer,” www.pianobuyer.com



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