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Dec 2024
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Piano Tuning: Finding Harmony in the Mun...

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media
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Drift off as we explore the fascinating world of piano tuning, where precision meets patience. Did you know that tuning a piano involves adjusting over 200 strings, each under about 160 pounds of tension? That’s a lot of pressure—for the strings and the tuner! This episode, sponsored by professional piano tuner Scott Murphy, dives into the tools, techniques, and history of piano tuning. Whether you’re curious about this intricate craft or just looking for something steady and soothing to fall asleep to, you’re in the right place. Happy sleeping!


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This content is derived from the Wikipedia article Piano Tuning, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. The article can be accessed at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_tuning and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_acoustics.

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