Piano Tone Building

[Richard Brekne]

J Patrick Draine wrote:

>
> On Oct 16, 2004, at 9:38 AM, michael campi wrote:
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>> I am still looking for a copy of Piano Tone Building that someone 
>> wants to unload.
>> Michael
>
>
> I hope you aren't expecting to learn a great deal from this volume. It 
> is of historic interest about the early 20th century piano industry, 
> though. Perhaps you'd find Samuel Wolfenden's <A Treatise on the Art 
> of Pianoforte Construction> of greater value. Some time ago Ric B 
> posted a link for the fairly recent Twelve Lectures on the Piano 
> (inexact title, sorry).

Hehe... it was only 5 lectures Pat... woulda been nice if they could 
have followed up with 7 more as these 5 are absolutely fantastic.

They are brought to you all courtesy of the Swedish Piano Technicians 
Association... with all honours due to one Østen Hægemark, a fine tech 
and friend.

the address is

http://www.speech.kth.se/music/5_lectures/

> Collecting and studying handouts and technical bulletins on voicing 
> from Renner, Kawai, Steinway, Andre's excellent instructions here on 
> the list, etc., and then going to work string leveling, needling, 
> reshaping, etc. on a subject piano will get you on your way ...
>
> Patrick
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