Steinway musical instruments 2010 annual report on form 10k pdf. This bible of the piano marketplace is indispensable to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional players alike. The new fourth edition of larry fine s piano book is the most informative one yet. To me, the most valuable part of larry fine s book is the information on new pianos although he supplies lavish information. Sally phillips fall 20 graymarket pianos and cracked soundboards. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. Piano construction is by now a rather conservative area.
Larry fine born 1950 is an american piano technician, consultant, and author. Spring 2016 supplement to the piano book paperback may 10, 2016. Helps to make sense out of the myriad of new and used pianos that are out there, gives a lot of history about the piano, traces who made what and when, how much a piano is worth, how to figure out when and where it was made, what to look for in a quality instrument, how to avoid lemons, whether a piano is worth paying a. Unofficial yamaha piano buyers guide version 8 by mark goodwin. Much of the above information is taken from the piano book by larry fine. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. Sep 01, 2009 the latest supplement to the pianists musthave reference the piano book, this comprehensive guide provides list prices for more than 2,500 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to help negotiate the lowest possible price. The e books may also contain excerpts from the piano book, by larry fine, and from pieces published only on. Larry fine is a registered piano technician and a member of the piano technicians guild who has been involved in the field of piano technology for more than 35 years. German piano makers face the music of globalization derek scally ach spring, frankfurt, germany, hosts musikmesse, one of the worlds largest gatherings for the international music industry. Pdf the piano book download full pdf book download. A great addition to the library of professional musicians and amateurs alike. Nov 01, 2000 if you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. Over the next 22 years, as the piano book became the standard consumer reference in the piano industry, four editions of the work were published, as well as annual supplements.
Book piano book by larry fine download piano book by larry fine the great of piano book, you can find in our pdf. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Mar 01, 2020 this article is adapted from chapter 5, buying a used piano, of the piano book, fourth edition, by larry fine. Excerpted from the piano book, fourth edition, by larry fine. Restoring, recycling, or donating a piano by larry fine. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e books in the series. Though in each decade both good and bad pianos have been produced, and each piano must be judged on its own merits, this brief historical overview may give you some idea of what to expect to see as you shop for a used piano. Hundreds of thousands of pianos are bought and sold each year, yet most people buy a piano with only the vaguest idea of what to look for as they make this major purchase. European piano makers convene there every other year. If you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. Piano buyer the definitive guide to buying new, used, and. If you are buying a new piano, you also need to buy the yearly supplement book current version is 20012002 annual supplement to the piano book, also by larry fine. How to buy a used or restored piano by larry fine overdrive. Ritmuller pearl river samick steigerman premium series hailun weber.
Before reading this article, be sure to read piano buying basics especially the section new or used. How to buy a digital piano by larry fine overdrive rakuten. Published since 2009, piano buyer is the successor to the wellknown reference the piano book. If there is to be a piano in your future, the single indispensible reference is the piano book by larry fine. The piano book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in this bible of the piano marketplace is indispensable to buyers and owners. Larry fine is the author of acoustic digital piano buyer 5. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. I have enjoyed the three preceding editions immensely, but the fourth surpasses them all.
Our correspondent attended the 2016 gathering, at a time of great change for the german piano industry. Pete, unlike some artists, knows what he is doing and is a fine teacher. Learning piano with pete sears pete sears brings an incredible knowledge of roots music to the table. If there is to be a piano in your future, the single indispensable reference is the piano book by larry fine. Larry fine has 18 books on goodreads with 290 ratings. My long term goal is to play jazz on an acoustic piano. The guide is compiled by larry fine, who has published a. An excellent resource for someone who wants to be an educated piano buyer. Get access to the comprehensive and free piano buying guide. Includes information on storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for steinways, and more.
When bob moog called me in january 1986 to ask if i would work with him on a small project, the last thing i needed was another job. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The piano book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the united states. Noah adams, host of nprs all things considered the piano book is a musthave resource, no matter what kind of music you play, or what kind of piano you own or intend to buy. Louis feinberg october 5, 1902 january 24, 1975, known professionally as larry fine, was an american actor, comedian, violinist, and boxer, who is best known. Louis feinberg october 5, 1902 january 24, 1975, known professionally as larry fine, was an american actor, comedian, violinist, and boxer, who is best known as a member of the comedy act the three stooges. Brookside press was founded in 1986 to publish the piano book. Larry fine, american piano technician and author of the piano book. For the american technician and author, see larry fine pianos. Larry fine has 33 books on goodreads with 20 ratings. Larry fine s most popular book is swinging from a to z. This is corroborated by piano technicians over the u. German piano makers face the music of globalization. Hundreds of thousands of pianos are bought and sold each year, yet.
There is information on piano moving and storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for steinways, and sales gimmicks to watch out for. Larry fine in his publication, the piano book, notes that there are no more problems with restored yamaha and kawai pianos than new ones. Make a fast and informed decision concerning the purchase of an acoustic or digital piano. Jan 01, 1995 an excellent resource for someone who wants to be an educated piano buyer. Innovations in the piano news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. Whether he is channeling otis span or creating his own genre, there is no finer keyboard player. I was running a piano service business, finishing up work on the piano book, writing a regular monthly magazine column, and doing about ten hours a week of charitable volunteer work.