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June 7, 2020 at 6:01am

At the end of the 1800s and start of the 1900s, the production of pianos took off as demand for the instruments increased in well-to-do homes.

But the pianos made during that era are now, 100 years on, collectively reaching extinction.

While some pianos can be restored, others are beyond repair and so are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt.

BBC News visited John Gregory of J Reid Pianos in north London to find out how he disposes of pianos which... See More

At the end of the 1800s and start of the 1900s, the production of pianos took off as demand for the instruments increased in well-to-do homes.

But the pianos made during that era are now, 100 years on, collectively reaching extinction.

While some pianos can be restored, others are beyond repair and so are being dumped, abandoned, neglected, smashed - even burnt.

BBC News visited John Gregory of J Reid Pianos in north London to find out how he disposes of pianos which have reached the end of their natural lives.

#disposal #abandoned #recycle #donate #repair #care

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Where old pianos go to die
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December 14, 2019 at 7:10pm

If you could see Fats Domino’s piano today, you might think he had been kind enough to donate one of his signature grands to the museum for its music collection. That is, if you were unaware of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago, including Domino’s home.

Curators from the Louisiana State Museum raised $35,000 to have it reassembled and restored.

Despite the painstaking restoration, the white grand piano is unplayable. It is this last fact that makes the... See More

If you could see Fats Domino’s piano today, you might think he had been kind enough to donate one of his signature grands to the museum for its music collection. That is, if you were unaware of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago, including Domino’s home.

Curators from the Louisiana State Museum raised $35,000 to have it reassembled and restored.

Despite the painstaking restoration, the white grand piano is unplayable. It is this last fact that makes the story of this instrument such a powerful metaphor for New Orleans since Katrina.

#katrina #steinway #restoration #repair #FatsDominos #grand

www.theatlantic.com
An Object Lesson: What The Restoration of Fats Domino's Piano Means to New Orleans
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December 14, 2019 at 3:56am

It is a myth that only serious musicians needs to have their pianos voiced. In reality, all pianos need to be voiced periodically, even those used by novice pianists. When a pianist is just starting to learn to play, it is important that a properly-voiced instrument is used so that she is able to discern between notes based purely on her playing. This reduces the number of variables that she has to handle in her learning journey.

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It is a myth that only serious musicians needs to have their pianos voiced. In reality, all pianos need to be voiced periodically, even those used by novice pianists. When a pianist is just starting to learn to play, it is important that a properly-voiced instrument is used so that she is able to discern between notes based purely on her playing. This reduces the number of variables that she has to handle in her learning journey.

#maintenance #care #voicing #tuning #repair #technician #tuner

www.thepiano.sg
What Is Voicing (Piano Maintenance And Care)
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