Unlock the secrets behind one of the world's most beloved instruments.
Registered Piano Technician Jason Cassel helps readers better understand the inner workings of the piano. Featuring over 70 images, this book provides a wealth of practical information for anyone who owns a piano and seeks to address the most common questions and issues that piano owners face.
Section 1 covers how the piano works, including a brief history of the instrument, how pianos are made today, and how the keys and pedals function. Section 2 addresses how to care for a piano, including how to clean the keys, how to move a piano, recommended services, and what to look for in a technician. Section 3 looks at how to purchase a piano, including how to determine the age of a piano and what to consider when purchasing a used or rebuilt instrument.
A wealth of video supplements help demonstrate concepts and ideas.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
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979-8-216-38010-8 (9798216380108)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Jason Cassel serves as a piano technician for the School of Music at Brigham Young University, USA. He is a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild, where he serves as both a Certified Tuning and Technical Examiner and has received manufacturer training from Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Mason & Hamlin, and Renner USA. Cassel received the Crowl-Travis Member of Note Award for his contributions to the piano industry, as well as the Jack Greenfield Award in recognition of his over three dozen articles in the Piano Technicians Journal.
Introduction
Section 1. How does the Piano Work?
1. Where Did the Piano Come From?
2. How are Pianos Made?
3. How Does the Piano Action Work?
4. What Happens After the Hammer Hits the String?
5. How Do the Pedals Work?
6. How Do I Remove a Pencil from My Piano?
7. How Do I Open the Lid?
8. Do You Need to Have Perfect Pitch to Tune a Piano?
Section 2. How Do I Care for My Piano?
9. How Do I Clean My Piano?
10. How Do I Move My Piano?
11. What Should I Look for in a Piano Technician?
12. How Often Should I Tune My Piano?
13. Is Tuning All My Piano Needs?
14. How Can I Help My Technician?
Section 3. How do I Purchase a Piano?
15. How Old is My Piano?
16. How Much is My Piano Worth?
17. Is My Piano Worth Rebuilding?
18. Should I Buy New or Used?
19. Should I Buy Acoustic or Digital?
20. Should I Buy This Piano?
Conclusion
Bonus. How Did You Learn How to Do This?
Acknowledgements
About the Author
