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I was recently reviewing some of the posts I had written over the past several months and realized that if I could organize them into a reference guide they might be of more use to you, so that is what I am attempting here. If you have questions about how I organized the posts or any questions or comments about one of the posts, please leave a comment at either the end of this post or the post to which the question applies.
I Want to Buy A Piano - A look at several things to consider before buying a piano.
- Should You Only Buy From A Dealer - the pros and cons of buying a used piano from a dealer as opposed to a private seller.
- “Run Away Now!” Pianos - Beginning a series on specific types of used pianos to avoid. This article covers pneumatic players.
- “Run Away Now!” Pianos (Pt 2) - Continuing a series on specific types of used pianos to avoid. This article covers Lester spinets from the 1940s-1950s with plastic parts.
- “Run Away Now!” Pianos (Pt 3) - Continuing a series on specific types of used pianos to avoid. This article covers a type of antique upright commonly referred to as “English” uprights.
- “Run Away Now!” Pianos (Pt 4) - Continuing a series on specific types of used pianos to avoid. This article covers a type of antique upright commonly referred to as “squirrel-cage” uprights. (Update) Since writing these articles I have learned that the Germans made pianos similar to both the “English” and “squirrel-cage” types into at least the 1880s. Avoid them too.
- The Night The Pianos Burned - Tells the story of the “Great Piano Fire” of 1904, when a large group of piano dealers gathered and burned a large supply of square grand pianos to (1) emphasize their obsolescence and (2) get them out of inventory.
- How Good A Deal Is A Used Piano From A School? - Addresses the hazards of buying a piano that has been used by a school.
- Quick Check List For Piano Shopping - A step-by-step list for you to follow when evaluating a piano (new or used) with an eye toward buying it.
- Buying A Piano – Digital vs Acoustic - A pros & cons evaluation of the digital/acoustic buying decision. A few points that might seem surprising coming from an old piano tuner.
OK I Bought the Piano – Now What?
- Why Does My Piano Go Out Of Tune? - One of the most common questions asked by new piano owners. No, it is not necessarily that there is a problem with the piano or that your tuner is a drunkard.
- My Piano Keys Make Noise But My Tuner Can’t Find It
- I Play One Note And Hear Three!
- Why Are My Piano’s Pedals Loose?
- How To Make Life Simpler For Your Piano Tuner
I Want An Easy Hymnal For My Child
Just For Fun
