Gary Herrmann
10-12-2009, 11:43 AM
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.
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.