Description: This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in the inner workings of pianos and organs. The author, drawing on years of experience and practical knowledge, explores the construction, tuning, and care of these instruments. The book delves into the intricacies of both English and French action, highlighting common defects and offering detailed solutions for restoring optimal performance. Detailed illustrations accompany the text, providing a clear visual understanding of the piano's mechanisms. The author moves beyond simply addressing mechanical issues and examines the art of tuning itself, exploring the science behind temperament and offering guidance on achieving the most harmonious sound. The book goes beyond the technical, emphasizing the importance of proper playing techniques and the impact of pedaling on the instrument's longevity and tonal quality. The author's insights into the history of the upright piano highlight its evolution as a practical and versatile instrument. This book is an invaluable resource for tuners, dealers, musicians, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities and care of pianos and organs. The author's practical advice ensures a lifetime of enjoyment from these cherished instruments. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Construction Tuning and Care of the Piano-Forte (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 122 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Architecture, History, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 6.1 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Edward Quincy Norton
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
