Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Piana (Music ..., Auckland in Auckland, Auckland for sale

pp 280. *This bookis unread&almost fine - it has been bumped at gripped hard on bottom edge (leaving creasing ) and corner, with a tiny dent at base of spine&a remainder dit on bottom edge. Otherwise extremely clean&tight.'Like no other instrument, a grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music. Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway&Sons still crafts each of its pianos largely by hand, inbuing each with the promise and burden of its s the story of the making of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument. Barron follows that brand-new piano - known by its number, KO862 - on its journey, showing how time-honoured traditions vie with modern-day efficiency and exploring the art and science of developing a piano's timbre and character. At K0862's debut, the essential question will be answered: Does it live up to the Steinway legend? from start to finish, Piano will charm and enlighten music and book lovers alike.''Satisfying to the point of sensuousness.'8vo - over 7¾"- 9¾"Tall
Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Piana (Music Books/Songbooks)
Author
James Barron
Title
Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Piana
Publisher name
Henry Holt and Company, New York
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
2007
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Soft cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Booked
Vendor rating
Key words
Nonfiction, Music, Musical Instruments, Piano, Production Of Steinway Concert Pianos, Grand Piano
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