ALL PIANOS ARE NOT CREATE EQUAL – Encasements

When you look at a piano, what you see is not what you get and you can’t gauge piano quality on looks along. But the exterior of the instrument, known as the encasement, still matters a great deal in the overall quality of a piano. Not all piano companies put as much emphasis on the … Continued

ALL PIANOS ARE NOT CREATE EQUAL – BUTTONS & SCREWS

Very few things are created perfectly the first time around. Generally, as years pass and technology improves, people find new and innovative ways of creating things. For example, automobiles have been around for well over a century and even in their first few decades of existence, they became considerably more efficient. In many ways, things … Continued

ALL PIANOS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL: PIANO FEATURES 101

A piano may seem like a simple instrument, but it is anything but. Pianos are complicated instruments comprised of several moving parts that collectively contribute to the overall sound. As such, pianos vary greatly in quality depending on the craftsmanship that went into construction. This blog post will focus on some key piano features and … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Pedals

If you are looking to buy a new piano, you have likely examined nearly every square inch of multiple instruments. As I’ve explained before in previous posts, it’s important to know a piano inside and out before spending a single dime. Most people spend time reviewing the inner workings of the piano, inspecting everything from … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Tuning

As any piano connoisseur or avid player knows, it takes work to maintain the tonal quality of a piano. Just as with a violin, guitar or any other stringed instrument, various outside factors can affect the tension of the strings. Everything from playing often to the level of humidity in the air can change the … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Ribs

If you were going to purchase a new laptop, you would probably take plenty of time to learn about your options. Even before going to the electronics store to check out available models, you would probably do a little research on each manufacturer. You might want to know basics, such as – what makes a … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Behavior Of Sounding Boards

As I’ve mentioned before, all pianos are not created equal. Each piano – especially high end instruments – are traditionally hand crafted using a variety of top quality materials. In order to understand how to select the best grand piano, you will need to understand the function and importance of each and every part. One … Continued