Resources
Books
Barron tracks, from inception to stage, one Steinway concert grand piano named K0862, a direct descendant of the first Model D developed in 1884 by the German family of piano makers established in New York. |
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Carhart's life as an American expatriate in Paris provides the setting for this witty and fascinating account of finding a piano to purchase and relearning how to play. His familiarity with French customs aids in his dealings with and subsequent acceptance as a friend by Luc, the proprietor of Desforges Pianos. |
The story of Noah Adams' year long adventure of
learning to play the piano as an adult. |
The "bible" for piano technicians everywhere. |
Other Resources
Piano Technicians Guild web site |
| Renner web site - animated grand action model |
| Diagram of a Steinway grand piano with labeled parts (Steinway web site - click on any part of the piano for an enlarged diagram) |
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If your old upright is truly beyond fixing, perhaps it could be made into a computer desk! |

The
Piano Book:Â Buying and Owning a New or Used Piano
Music
Lessons - Music, Love, & True Adventures
Piano
Servicing, Tuning, and Rebuilding
The
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