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1) 88 keys: the making of a Steinway piano

Author

Chapin, Miles

2) Piano: the making of a Steinway concert grand

Author

Barron, James, 1954-

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An alluring exploration of the people and the legendary craftsmanship behind a single Steinway piano Like no other instrument, a grand piano melds engineering feats with the magical sounds of great music: the thunder of a full-throated bass, the bright, delicate trill of the upper treble. Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway still crafts all of its pianos largely by hand, imbuing each one with the promise and burden of its brand. In this...

3) The wonders of the piano: the anatomy of the instrument

Author

Bielefeldt, Catherine C

4) Complete course in professional piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding

Author

Stevens, Floyd A

5) Piano servicing, tuning, and rebuilding for the professional, the student, and the hobbyist

Author

Reblitz, Arthur A

6) The lives of the piano

7) Piano servicing, tuning, & rebuilding: for the professional, the student, the hobbyist

Author

Reblitz, Arthur A

8) Note by note: the making of Steinway L1037

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Note by Note is an independent feature length documentary that follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037 from forest floor to concert hall. It explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and illustrates what makes each Steinway unique in this age of mass production. From the factory floor in Queens to Steinway Hall in Manhattan, each piano's journey is complex - spanning 12 months,...