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Tune octaves aurally to appropriate stretch

Tune octaves aurally to appropriate stretch

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFPT4010
State Code
OEL80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to tune octaves aurally so they achieve an even and accurate pitch and then continue to tune strings while using hammer and stabilisation techniques. This unit applies to piano technologists who work in accordance with established procedures, using discretion, judgement and problem-solving to apply and communicate technical solutions to resolve predictable and unpredictable issues. They use factual, technical and theoretical knowledge to identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for tuning octaves aurally
  • 1.1 Analyse and confirm job requirements with personnel, customer or from workplace documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements including physical and ergonomic needs
  • 1.3 Establish and maintain communication to ensure efficient workflow, coordination, personnel cooperation and safety
  • 1.4 Analyse written instructions and apply to job requirements
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment consistent with needs of job, inspect for serviceability and safety, and repair any faults or report in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Tune the fundamental string aurally to a pitch standard
  • 2.1 Given an external pitch standard, match frequency of one string to that pitch to within ± .5 cent
  • 2.2 Stabilise tuned string using hammer techniques
3. Match frequency of a string one octave above or below pitch standard
  • 3.1 Assess pitch and make adjustments to pitch of string/octave above or below pitch standard
  • 3.2 Utilise stabilisation techniques to retain tuning
  • 3.3 Use 4th and 5th intervals to establish highest or lowest beatless condition
  • 3.4 Match the overtone of primary note a fundamental octave up, or match fundamental of a primary note to 1st octave of one overtone lower
  • 3.5 Use 10th, double octaves and minor 7th checks to verify tuning
  • 3.6 Test intervals going up and down to ensure tuning meets industry standards
  • 3.7 Tune remaining octaves in accordance with above process
4. Clean up work area
  • 4.1 Check, clean and store equipment and any unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 4.3 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI610 MSFPT3012 Tune octaves aurally to appropriate stretch Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIK3 MSF40522 Certificate IV in Piano Technology Qualification