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The Piano Owner's Guide: Essentials of Care, Maintenance, and Mechanics
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Music Instruction: GeneralMusic Instruction: Piano
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ISBN13: 9798216380108
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Feb 5 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Feb 5 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
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.
- 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.
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