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Author: Steven R. Snyder
Publisher: Sunstone Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 0865345147
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A piano technician with over 35 years' experience now unveils the mystery of the piano and shares his secrets. In this simple guide and reference, readers will discover how to protect their investment and save money by doing simple repairs. (Music)
Author: David Rowland
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1998-11-19
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 1139825291
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This collection of specially commissioned essays offers an accessible introduction to the history of the piano, performance styles, and its vast repertoire. Part 1 reviews the evolution of the piano, from its earliest forms up to the most recent developments, including the acoustics of the instrument. Part 2 explores the varied repertory in its social and stylistic contexts, including contemporary music, with a final chapter on jazz, blues and ragtime. The Companion also contains a glossary of important terms and will be a valuable source for the piano performer, student and enthusiast.
