An article on the issues and solutions for import and export of instruments with ivory keys.
“Importing and Exporting Pianos: or When is a PIano Like an Elephant”
Piano Technicians Journal May 2011 Vol. 54 No. 5
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May 5, 2011 | In Publications, UncategorizedAn article on the complications of restoring antique pianos in a world where many technicians do not understand conservation methods.
“Was this Piano Restored: A True Life Adventure”
Piano Technicians Journal February 2011 issue Vol. 54 No. 2
Review of “The Keyboard Stringing Guide for the restoration of pianos, harpsichords, and clavichords” by Jean Louchet, recently published in English, appearing in The Piano Technicians Journal, December 2010
December 1, 2010 | In Publications“How to Evaluate an Antique PIano: Part III”
The PIano Technicians Journal November 2010
“How to Evaluate an Antique Piano: Part II”
The PIano Technicians Journal Oct. 2010
“How to Evaluate an Antique Piano: Part I”
September 2010, The Piano Technicians Journal
September 1, 2010 | In PublicationsPresenting paper on piano touch and tone perception and research at the American Musical Instrument Society Conference at the Library of Congress, May 26-29th.
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AMIS
Book review of Mr. Langshaw’s Square Piano: The Story of the First Pianos and How They Caused a Cultural Revolution by Madeline Goold, Bluebridge Books, New York, 2009 for The Piano Technicians Journal
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Review of The New-York Book of Prices for Manufacturing Piano-fortes by The Society of Journeymen Piano-forte Makers New York, 1835, Foreward by Henry Z. Steinway, Introduction by Laurence Libin, published by American Musical Instrument Society, Inc. 2009, 109 pp. inclusive.
February 1, 2010 | In PublicationsI’ll provide a link to my review of this book after the copyright reverts back to me in a few months.
In the meantime, if you are serious about fortepianos, I suggest you find a copy of this long awaited translation and give it a read.
August 15, 2009 | In Publications
