It is to the advantage of every pianist and teacher to understand certain fundamentals of piano construction and maintenance, so that he can know what to expect from his piano and his piano technician. Piano owners sometimes expect the impossible … Read
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Piano Maintenance
Environmental tips Wood is a natural, live, constantly changing material, which reacts to the environment in which it is kept. Since the piano is mostly made of wood, it is preferable to place it in rooms where temperature and humidity … Read
The Prestige and Exclusivity of a Steinway Piano
Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has been handcrafting high-quality pianos that are a favored choice of concert halls, theaters, and schools around the world. Though it commands 98 percent of the concert venue market, this market segment does not drive … Read
How to Identify Steinway Pianos
Steinway & Sons has been making pianos for since 1853. Each piano is hand-built using a process that takes almost a full year to produce an instrument. The company maintains a showroom and concert venue in New York City, and … Read
How to Select Your Steinway Piano
To begin, it is important to understand that no two Steinway pianos are alike. As individuals, we each have special characteristics that appeal to others. Each Steinway has its special Characteristics too. Since 1853, Steinway & Sons has hand-crafted every … Read
How Should I Choose a Used Piano Dealer?
This section deals with how to choose a dealer for your used piano needs. We encourage you to find a dealer with an in-house restoration facility — one that you can actually see, by the way — not a mythical … Read
How Much is My Piano Worth?
Get it appraised. It’s really the only way, unless you know what you’d like to get for it, regardless of its actual market value. Some companies offer a free Steinway appraisal if you’re selling a Steinway Piano. It is an … Read
How to Care for Your Piano
Your Steinway piano is an object of beauty, a source of enjoyment, and a significant investment. For all those reasons, it’s important to take proper care of it. However, caring for your piano is more a matter of conscientious attention … Read
Steinway Pianos
Steinway is the priciest of the U.S.-made pianos, and the best-known, and considered by many to be the highest quality, despite miscellaneous and sundry quality control problems in recent years. Steinway is still considered by most pianists, musicians, and the … Read
Which Parts and Materials Should be Used in a Rebuild?
There is a great disagreement between piano rebuilders, pianists, technicians, and piano manufacturers over which replacement parts, materials and procedures are appropriate for rebuilding a vintage piano. There are many different companies that make replacement and repair parts for a … Read