The Piano Book

This bible of the piano marketplace is indispensable to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional players alike. Hundreds of thousands of pianos are bought and sold each year, yet most people buy a piano with only the vaguest idea of what to look for as they make this major purchase. The Piano Book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the United States. There is information on piano moving and storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for Steinways, and sales gimmicks to watch out for. An annual supplement, sold separately, lists current prices for more than 2,500 new piano models.

“" The Piano Book is a must-have resource, no matter what kind of music you play, or what kind of piano you own or intend to buy."”

"If there is to be a piano in your future, the single indispensable reference is The Piano Book by Larry Fine." --Noah Adams, host of NPR's All Things Considered --Robert Moog, inventor of the Moog Synthesizer "It is a book that I never thought I would see in print and a book that will be of great service to the piano world." --Robert Silverman, former editor of The Piano Quarterly "Clearly and directly written... An excellent source book." --Library Journal

Larry Fine is a registered piano technician and a member of the Piano Technicians Guild who has been involved in the field of piano technology for over 30 years. He lives in Boston. Alden Skinner has more than a decade of experience in piano retail sales and management. He also represented a major piano manufacturer for 12 years and spent several years in technical product management. He lives near Portland, Oregon.

A piano is one of the largest consumer purchases most people will ever make. Yet when you shop for a piano you're up against a vast variety of brands, models, and styles, competing claims, and strange terminology. Finally, here is a book to guide you through the process with practical information on every aspect of buying a new or used piano. Candid brand-by-brand reviews Tips on inspecting and buying a used piano Sales gimmicks to watch out for-and the real differences in piano quality and features Special section on buying a used Steinway * Piano moving, storage, and servicing For anyone considering buying a piano, The Piano Book is the classic "friend in the business." Whether you're shopping for a Steinway or a student's special, this indispensable guide points you to the best-and pays for itself through a lifetime of satisfaction and pleasure.

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