“The Stradivarius of Keyboards”
How to Choose a Piano That’s Right for You
Choosing a piano for you and your family is a big decision. You will not get the same experience from every piano, so it is important to do a little research before making a purchase. So, what are some things you should consider? SPACE and DÉCOR It may seem odd to think of a piano …
Antique Victorian Piano Restoration
Antique Victorian Piano Restoration of Weber Grand from 1874 Charm, beauty and fascination of bringing a treasured piano back to life is a true rewarding experience. The craftsmanship and dedication that originally went into making this instrument is unmistakable and is what made Weber one of the world’s most superb pianos in its day. This …
Identify and Care for your piano parts and wood types
Seeing the woods for the trees: identify and care for your piano parts We posted a blog earlier last year about the numerous different wood types used in various aspects and stages of piano making, including the pinblock, soundboard and action mechanism – and, in particular, about how their varying structures and qualities will have a …
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Give Your Child the Gift of Music
Music heals the mind, body and soul. In our current, broken world, the need for music may never have been so important. Scientific study after study have shown that the power of music stretches far past just generating the impulse to dance. Soothing classical music has been proven to reduce blood pressure, alleviate anxiety, decrease …
7 Undeniable Reasons People Love the Piano
In the world of musical instruments, the piano is king. No instrument (with maybe the exception of the human voice) has had more impact on western music than the piano. Invented early in the 18th century by Bartolomeo Christofori, the piano eventually worked its way into nearly every household by the late nineteenth to the early …
Yamaha and the Pursuit of Perfection
Yamaha and the Pursuit of Perfection For nearly a century and a half, Yamaha has been perfecting their craft. Founded as a reed organ manufacturer by Torakusu Yamaha in 1887, the Yamaha Corporation quickly shifted their focus to producing pianos at the turn of the 20th century, bringing their first piano to market in the …
Yamaha TransAcoustic Pianos
Yamaha TransAcoustic Piano First and foremost, all TransAcoustic pianos are acoustic pianos. TransAcoustic pianos have resonance and resounding reverberation produced by the superbly-crafted, high-quality soundboard. By incorporating the touch and tone of a Yamaha acoustic piano with the all new TransAcoustic technology, these pianos inspires a new level of creativity and emotional expression. This innovative …
Wood quality and types used in piano manufacturing
Wood quality and types used in piano manufacturing One of the many factors in evaluating a piano and a primary one at that is the quality of the wood in which it is built. Many different types of wood are used in a piano for various parts. These include birch, maple, fir, oak, mahogany, ebony, …
