A good read

[Gary Herrmann]

If you haven't already, read Piano: The making of a Steinway Concert Grand by James Barron.

The author follows the process from purchasing the lumber to the finished product for one piano. You'll get an appreciation of just how much hand work goes into making one of these as opposed to other pianos.

I'm on Chapter 3 - Anti-Manufacturing. I'm off for Columbus day, so after I mow the lawn, I hope to get some reading in while I ride the bike. I found a copy at the library. So far, it's a very good read.

[John Dorough]

Thanks for the heads-up, even after almost five years. Was searching for something by David Barron (from the UK) and came across your post. I've ordered the book, and look forward to reading same.

Best regards,

John

[Winton Applegate]

get some reading in while I ride the bike.

I had to give up reading while riding my bike. I kept either running off the road and into a ditch or running into pedestrians and parked cars. I ran into someone who was on their cell phone once but they didn't seem to mind (or even notice).

If you like that book you are going to LOVE this.
Video called Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037

http://www.amazon.com/Note-Making-Steinway-L1037/dp/B001P8M9FK/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1399608163&sr=1-1&keywords=steinway
(http://www.amazon.com/Note-Making-Steinway-L1037/dp/B001P8M9FK/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1399608163&sr=1-1&keywords=steinway)
You can find it on Amazon instant view (Prime member) and on Netflix.

Shows a fair amount of wood working and a ton of intimate interviews with workers. Great stuff ! ! !

[Daniel Rode]

Thanks for posting the link, Winton! I added it to my watchlist.