Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand
by James Barron
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Author: James BarronEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-05-29
ISBN: 0805083049
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Times Books
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Book Review: Piano History At Your Finger Tips-Play A Steinway!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Steinway pianos are my favorite. Being that I am a professional country/blues pianist, if I can't play a Steinway, I would rather not play! James Barron wrote an historical account of the making of a Steinway. The piano is still made the way they started since the 1800's. No assembly line, no plastic parts, and no artificial wood. They are constructed by hand and skilled craftsmanship.
Why buy a $400.00 piano made in China? That is an insult not only to beginning and professional pianists, but an insult to the piano itself. In 2000, the piano celebrated it's 300th anniversary. Piano is the most famous house hold instrument.
This book is enjoyable, and educational even to those who do not play, but love to hear the glorious 88 keys hitting the strings. The harpsichord was a for runner of the piano. The difference was, you may beat the keys as hard as you can, but you still only received one level of sound. Strings were plucked, and the piano was made for the hammers to hit the strings. The harder you played, the louder a piano sounded. The piano changed the history of the world. I think two of the greatest pianist is Floyd Cramer, and Roger Williams.
Steinway takes you deep into the heart of their factory, and shows you how a piano is meant to be built and played. The history is fascinating.
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