Full Description
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.
Key Features:
- Rich Visuals: Packed with high-quality images and diagrams make complex concepts easy to understand.
- Video Content: Exclusive videos demonstrate key concepts and techniques.
- Owner's Guide: Practical advice helps keep your instrument in top condition.
- Buyer's Guide: Expert tips on what to look for when purchasing a piano ensure you make an informed decision.
- Historical Insights: The evolution of pianos is traced, from the journey of early harpsichords to modern grand pianos.
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.
Contents
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
