Art of Tap Tuning How to Build Great Sound into Instruments Book/DVD (Softcover)

This book explains the secret ingredients needed to obtain the very best tonal qualities when building acoustic string instruments. It includes an exploration of the tools and equipment needed, the methods to excite tones in the instrument, how to make the necessary changes, and how to achieve consistency and repeatability. The text focuses on tap tunin as it relates to mandolins, guitars, banjos, violins, ukuleles, dulcimers, pianos, and more. The DVD includes demonstrations of the acoustic phenomena described in the text.Roger H. Siminoff is the author of 'Art of Tap Tuning How to Build Great Sound into Instruments Book/DVD (Softcover)', published 2006 under ISBN 9781423423270 and ISBN 1423423275.