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  • The Piano: An Encyclopedia

    The Piano by Palmieri, Robert;

    An Encyclopedia

    Series: Encyclopedia of Keyboard Instruments; 1;

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      • Publisher's listprice GBP 220.00
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    Short description:

    First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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    Long description:

    The Encyclopedia of the Piano was selected in its first edition as a Choice Outstanding Book and remains a fascinating and unparalleled reference work. The instrument has been at the center of music history with even composers of large symphonic work asserting that they do not write anything without sketching it out first on a piano; its limitations and expressive capacity have done much to shape the contours of the western musical idiom. Within the scope of this user-friendly guide is everything from the acoustics and construction of the piano to the history of the companies that have built them. The piano-lover might also be surprised to find an entry for Thomas Jefferson, and will no doubt read intently the passages about the changing history of the piano's place in the home. Uniformly well-written and authoritative, this guide will channel anyone's love for the instrument, through social, intellectual, art history and beyond into the electronic age.

    "Most impressive in its expanded size, improved layout, substantial amount of new information, and beautiful illustrations... An authoritative, comprehensive guide... An outstanding reference source... Essential." -- Choice

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    Table of Contents:

    Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 Y; Chapter 25 Z;

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