Overview

Unlock the secrets behind one of the world’s most beloved instruments. Registered Piano Technician Jason Cassel helps readers better understand the inner workings of the piano. Featuring over 70 images, this book provides a wealth of practical information for anyone who owns a piano and seeks to address the most common questions and issues that piano owners face. Key Features: - Rich Visuals: Packed with high-quality images and diagrams make complex concepts easy to understand. - Video Content: Exclusive videos demonstrate key concepts and techniques. - Owner’s Guide: Practical advice helps keep your instrument in top condition. - Buyer’s Guide: Expert tips on what to look for when purchasing a piano ensure you make an informed decision. - Historical Insights: The evolution of pianos is traced, from the journey of early harpsichords to modern grand pianos. Section 1 covers how the piano works, including a brief history of the instrument, how pianos are made today, and how the keys and pedals function. Section 2 addresses how to care for a piano, including how to clean the keys, how to move a piano, recommended services, and what to look for in a technician. Section 3 looks at how to purchase a piano, including how to determine the age of a piano and what to consider when purchasing a used or rebuilt instrument.

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Reviews

World renowned piano technician Jason Cassel leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to provide readers with an understanding of how these amazing instruments do what they do and more. This is a multimedia experience that is both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend! -- Chip Meyer * President of Renner USA * Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, or simply a curious pianist, this book is your essential, go-to guide. With clarity, humor, and deep expertise, Jason Cassel answers all your important questions about how pianos work, how to care for them, and how to make smart decisions when buying one. From removing a pencil stuck inside the case to understanding the difference between acoustic and digital models, this book belongs on every piano owner’s shelf. -- Carmen Hall * President, Utah Music Teachers' Association; Director, Timpanogos Chamber Music Series * At last, a guide to the piano by someone who actually knows the instrument inside out! Jason Cassel writes very clearly and directly and conveys information in a very engaging and approachable style, making this very complex topic into something that any reader can understand. A must read for pianists and piano teachers. -- Fred Sturm * pianist and piano technician; former piano technician, University of New Mexico, USA * Jason Cassel follows his curiosity for the piano into every inside nook and widget, offering a clever little book that is equal parts trivia, user’s manual, and love letter to the keyboard instrument that is as ubiquitous as it is useful. -- Andrew Maxfield * composer; former composer fellow, National Collegiate Choral Organization *

Jason Cassel follows his curiosity for the piano into every inside nook and widget, offering a clever little book that is equal parts trivia, user’s manual, and love letter to the keyboard instrument that is as ubiquitous as it is useful. -- Andrew Maxfield * composer; former composer fellow, National Collegiate Choral Organization *

Author Information

Jason Cassel serves as a piano technician for the School of Music at Brigham Young University, USA. He is a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild, where he serves as both a Certified Tuning and Technical Examiner and has received manufacturer training from Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Mason & Hamlin, and Renner USA. Cassel received the Crowl-Travis Member of Note Award for his contributions to the piano industry, as well as the Jack Greenfield Award in recognition of his over three dozen articles in the Piano Technicians Journal.

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