88 Keys - The Making of a Steinway Piano PDF ê 88 Keys PDF/EPUB ² - The PDF/EPUB ✓ - The Making of Epub / Keys - The Making of PDF or Keys - The ePUB ´ Amadeus More than people are involved in the creation of just one of the world s greatest pianos, the Steinway From the selection and aging of wood to the delicate voicing of the finished instrument, this special reissue . Amadeus More thanpeople are involved in the creation of just one of the world s greatest pianos, the Steinway From the selection and aging of wood to the delicate voicing of the finished instrument, this special reissue ofKeys The Making of a Steinway Piano relates the story behind the instrument s intricate formation, as told by Miles Chapin, a fifth generation descendant of Steinway s founder, Henry Engelhard Steinway Readers will learn about how the piano gets its trademark curve, the belly men who fit the metal harp to the wooden frame, the carvers who shape the piano s legs and pedal lyre, and the many other craftspeople who have perfected their specialized contributions to the finished product They ll also get an insider s look into the company s history against a timeline of major worldwide music events, and into the roles of piano greats, including Anton Rubinstein and Sergei Rachmaninoff, in contributing to its prominence A glossary of technical terms is included For music lovers, aspiring musicians, and pianists everywhere