Pianos: Care and Restoration
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A comprehensive guide to repairing, adjusting, and maintaining a piano, Pianos: Care and Restoration is suitable for pianists, amateurs, and would-be craftsmen. Eric Smith discusses the tools and materials required for restoration, and provides instructions for the repair and adjustment of the resonant parts, actions, and keyboard most often encountered. The book explains both upright and grand pianos in detail and includes explanations of toning piano hammers and purchasing and restoring older pianos.
Illustrated with line drawings and photographs and including a glossary of terms, Pianos: Care and Restoration is an accessible guide which will enable anyone to improve the performance of their piano.
Eric Smith
ERIC SMITH is an author and literary agent from Elizabeth, New Jersey. When he isn't working on other people's books, sometimes he tries to write his own. He enjoys pop punk, video games, and crying during every movie. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and best friend, Nena, and their son, Langston. WWW.ERICSMITHROCKS.COM
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