Acoustic grand pianos (inclusive of “baby grands”, which are simply smaller grands) are a major accomplishment of musical engineering — peerless in all of the families of instruments. A grand piano consists of over 10,000 moving parts that work together … Read
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For a Steinway, I Did It My Way
Concert pianists select Steinways the way rock stars favor Fenders. And while I’m neither, I’ve always wanted the grandest of pianos. In recent months, and after years of not playing, I’ve reconnected with my instrument, practicing sometimes for hours a … Read
The Piano Marketplace in a Nutshell
Pianos being made today, similar to other mass-produced consumer products, are generally designed with a price point in mind. Although instruments made by competing piano manufacturers often appear very similar, the quality of design, materials and workmanship, and the price, … Read
The History of Steinway Pianos
During a period of more than a century and a half, Steinway & Sons, along with its patents and meticulously developed techniques, created the world’s finest piano that is now used by musicians from all over the world. Each Steinway … Read
Why a Steinway Grand Piano is the Only Real Choice Today
The cost of the piano must be a criterion. Sometimes in the interest of saving money, some piano buyers leave the Steinway Piano behind only to purchase an instrument that is inferior in quality and name, and more importantly depreciating … Read
Before You Buy a Used Steinway Piano – Read This
When faced with the daunting task of purchasing a new piano, there are many criteria which need to be considered. In my other article, I discussed the basic requirements behind a piano purchase itself. In this article, the main focus … Read