Titre : |
Theory and Practice of Piano construction |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
William B. White, Auteur |
Editeur : |
New York : Dover Publications |
Année de publication : |
1975 |
Importance : |
160p. |
Format : |
22cm |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Catégories : |
Organologie Piano
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Index. décimale : |
780.7 Organologie |
Note de contenu : |
The modern pianoforte is a complex instrument, but this book makes it seem simple as it clearly and concisely shows the layman how a pianoforte is analyzed , and all the principles that underlie the various construction processes are thoroughly explained.
Beginning chapters describe the modern pianoforte and its evolution, the laws of sound in connection with the pianoforte, and the acoustics of pianoforte strings. Then, the important principles involved with the musical scale and equal temperament are presented. Next is a discussion of pianoforte strings and their proper dimensions, the resonance apparatus, the frame (both grand and upright), and the touch mechanism. The chapter on the touch mechanism is particularity extensive, including illustrations and those of many of the earlier actions. Following it are very detailed chapters on the regulations of the touch mechanism and tuning : they enable anyone, with a little manual skill and sufficient practice, to tune and repair his own piano. The book concludes with the draughting of the pianoforte scale and two appendices, one on the development of the player piano and one on the samall grand. |
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Theory and Practice of Piano construction [texte imprimé] / William B. White, Auteur . - New York : Dover Publications, 1975 . - 160p. ; 22cm. Langues : Anglais ( eng)
Catégories : |
Organologie Piano
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Index. décimale : |
780.7 Organologie |
Note de contenu : |
The modern pianoforte is a complex instrument, but this book makes it seem simple as it clearly and concisely shows the layman how a pianoforte is analyzed , and all the principles that underlie the various construction processes are thoroughly explained.
Beginning chapters describe the modern pianoforte and its evolution, the laws of sound in connection with the pianoforte, and the acoustics of pianoforte strings. Then, the important principles involved with the musical scale and equal temperament are presented. Next is a discussion of pianoforte strings and their proper dimensions, the resonance apparatus, the frame (both grand and upright), and the touch mechanism. The chapter on the touch mechanism is particularity extensive, including illustrations and those of many of the earlier actions. Following it are very detailed chapters on the regulations of the touch mechanism and tuning : they enable anyone, with a little manual skill and sufficient practice, to tune and repair his own piano. The book concludes with the draughting of the pianoforte scale and two appendices, one on the development of the player piano and one on the samall grand. |
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