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Pianos Inside Out

As much as a pianist can learn from this book, it is the technician and student of piano technology who will benefit the most from it. The skills required for piano restoration are exceedingly diverse, and few people can afford a complete, systematic training and apprenticeship. Pianos Inside Out aims to satisfy that need by offering comprehensive and concise instructions for practical work. It provides an overview of piano history, and in-depth discussion of all aspects of piano construction, design, and maintenance, followed by step-by-step instructions on tuning, regulation, voicing, repair, and rebuilding. The book was written with the novice in mind; no previous knowledge or experience is expected. It will be easier for you to follow tuning instructions if you can play the piano and have an elementary understanding of mathematics, acoustics, and music theory, but that’s not required. For repair and rebuilding, prior experience in working with wood, metal, and glues will be helpful, although, again, this is not a prerequisite. - Introduction.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 560 pages

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