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	Piano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the clavichord, strings are struck by tangents which remain in contact with the string.
		Silbermann's pianos were virtually direct copies of Cristofori's, but with an important exception: Silbermann invented the forerunner of the modern damper pedal (also known as the sustaining pedal or loud pedal), which permits the dampers to be lifted from all the strings at once.
		Piano strings (also called piano wire), which must endure years of extreme tension and hard blows, are made of high quality steel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Piano (4304 words)

	The Piano
		The piano is the standard instrument for the equal tempered scale, yet both the high end and low end of the instrument are tuned so that they depart slightly from equal temperament because the sound has been judged to be more pleasing with that arrangement (see "stretched" tuning discussion below).
		In the modern piano, the strings are mounted on a cast iron frame to provide the strength to main the required tension in all of these strings (about 30 tons for a grand).
		This makes the piano sound better to most ears, partially because the low end of the piano at 27.5 Hz is in a frequency range where your hearing has dropped off considerably, so that the upper harmonics of these low strings are probably heard more prominently than the fundamental.
	hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu /hbase/music/pianof.html (1024 words)

	Strings, standing waves and harmonics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		We shall start with the way strings work, because they are easier to visualise than the vibration of the air in wind instruments, and less complicated than the vibrations of the bars and skins of the percussion family.
		Touch the string lightly at a point 1/n of its length from the end (where n is 1, 2, 3 etc), then bow the string close to the end.
		Alternatively, touch the string very lightly at a point 1/n of its length from the end, pluck the string close to the end and release the first finger as soon as you have plucked.
	www.phys.unsw.edu.au /~jw/strings.html (3092 words)

	Prepared Piano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A prepared piano is a piano that has had its sound altered by placing objects between or on the strings.
		By placing the preparation between two of the strings on a note which has three strings assigned to it, it is possible to change the timbre of that note by depressing the soft pedal on the piano (which moves the hammers so they strike only two strings instead of all three).
		He liked the sound this produced, and this eventually led to his inventing the prepared piano, in which screws, bolts, strips of rubber and other objects are placed between the strings of the piano to change the character of the instrument.
	facweb.cs.depaul.edu /sgrais/prepared_piano.htm (1407 words)

	The Virtual Piano
		Since the shorter strings naturally produce less volume and fullness of tone, the notes toward the treble end of the piano (shorter strings) have three strings for each note, while the strings toward the bass side (longer strings) have only one or two strings for each note.
		The pinblock is not visible from the exterior of the piano.
		In some pianos, these laminations in the bridge run horizontal, that is parallel to the soundboard while in others they are placed vertically, or perpendicular to the soundboard.
	www.musicplay.com /piano/vrpiano.html (1443 words)

	Piano - Pianos all makes & models
		Pianos have from 215 to 230 steel strings graduated in length and thickness to produce the 88 notes of a piano's scale design.
		The shortest string is about 2", the longest string may be 84" or longer.
		Inspect the strings for even spacing (not touching another string) and proper alignment with the dampers.
	www.bluebookofpianos.com /strings.htm (307 words)

	Choral music for Christmas
		For each version there is a vocal score (voice parts and piano) and a full score (voice parts with piano, flute, oboe and strings).
		In addition to 'piano only' or 'piano with flute, oboe and strings', the accompaniment could consist of 'piano with flute and oboe (no strings)' or 'piano with strings (no flute or oboe)'.
		For each version there is a vocal score (voice parts and piano) and a full score (voice parts with piano and strings).
	www.kenjohnston.co.uk /xmas.htm (705 words)

	Piano Bass Strings / Piano Parts & Piano Supplies
		As a former Yamaha piano dealer, and our many years with the finest pianos in the world has developed an intimate understanding of the relationship between the sound of a piano and the quality care that is needed to maintain a piano in top condition.
		Whether you are a highly skilled piano technician or just learning to play the piano we can provide you with the proper piano parts and piano supplies you need to maintain these beautiful instruments.
		Whether you own a grand piano, an upright piano, a new or used piano it is important that you keep your piano tuned on a regular basis.
	www.grandtpiano.com (388 words)

	Guardian \| Weir: Piano Concerto; Music for 247 Strings; Piano Trio etc, Howard/Tomes/Schubert Ensemble/Domus
		The three-movement Piano Concerto may seem out of place here, but it is relatively small scale in its requirements, scored for piano and solo strings, even though its gestures are anything but small scale in their effect.
		Distance and Enchantment from 1988 is a piano quartet in all but name, while The Bagpiper's String Trio dwells upon the ornamentation of Scottish pipe music without ever resorting to direct quotation.
		If sometimes the specific gravity of the older music seems a shade lower than that of the more recent pieces, that is perhaps an illusion; it's just that Weir's art has deepened and complexified as it has developed, at the same time as her raw materials have become more simple.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4806530-108884,00.html (401 words)

	PIANO WIRE OR STRING- Piano wire and strings
		The core of universal strings is hexagonal, so when you remove copper winding, you simply crimp the end of the winding a bit, and the core wire holds the winding in place.
		Remove all the bass strings from the piano, and string them on a wire or heavy cord in numerical order-- the order they were on the piano.
		If the piano does not have agraffes, as almost all uprights do not, sand the wire right where it passed over the bearing, or where is passes by the upper plate pins.
	www.stevespianoservice.com /wirebass.htm (1799 words)

	Replacement Piano Bass Strings by Ken Russell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		I have been making Piano strings for approximately 33 years.
		Bentley Piano works first employed me and I was with them for 26 years until being made redundant after factory closure.
		Before the closure I had already set up my own string making facility, so the transition from being employed to being self-employed was relatively smooth.
	www.uk-piano.org /russell (191 words)

	MMD Archives: Making Wound Bass Strings for the Piano
		And since that part of the string making procedure is done by hand, no two bass strings (from Mapes) are ever 100% identical, except by chance.
		Regarding Jon Page's comments about Mapes strings, I don't see how the space between the loop and the beginning of the winding could be any different than the original string.
		Pierce, the distance from the loop to the beginning of the winding is measured, the core diameter is measured and the overall diameter and winding length of the string is measure.
	mmd.foxtail.com /Archives/Digests/200001/2000.01.14.07.html (495 words)

	New Conservatory of Dallas \| Orchestra and Music Programs for strings and piano \| 972-503-8486
		Orchestra and Music Programs for strings and piano
		The New Conservatory of Dallas is the most comprehensive music program in the area for pre-college string students.
		Through string orchestra, chamber music and solo experiences, students are provided with educational and performing opportunities supported by the musically nurturing environment of the Conservatory.
	www.newconservatory.org (61 words)

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		Our network of accredited piano technicians/tuners in the Greater Toronto Area have many years of experience and are thoroughly trained in all aspects of piano maintenance.
		Whether you are looking for a tuning or to have your piano restored, no job is too small or too great for us.
		Not only do we offer some of the most competitive and affordable rates in the business, we also offer convenient appointment times including evenings, piano estimates or appraisals, referral bonuses and short notice or emergency piano service.
	www.mypiano.ca (97 words)

	Hoedown for strings and piano \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		And that 40-minute piece – the Piano Trio No. 1 ("Poets and Prophets") – will receive its Southern California premiere Saturday during the Eroica Trio's concert at La Jolla's Neurosciences Institute, presented by Mainly Mozart's Spotlight Series.
		The Piano Trio No. 1 is surely the only chamber work that's a tribute to Cash.
		The new piano Trio is the latest component in O'Connor's ever-expanding lgacy.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040401/news_lz1w1hoedown.html (640 words)

	Folk Strings - Piano Accompaniment - 1704046EF
		"Folk Strings" is a collection of folk melodies from around the world arranged for strings.
		Most folk songs were sung and played for many years before they were written down, and their original composer is usually unknown.
		This piano accompaniment is a superb addition to any of the instrumental solo books.
	www.violinlagoon.com /1704046.html (175 words)

	Ease of tuning versus length of strings UK Piano Page Chat Rooms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		They'll probably warn you off small pianos to start with, and ease you into it with just a strung piano back which you pluck first - it's easier to hear the soundwaves on a plucked string.
		You'd be better off with a taller upright really - although all the colleges have pianos for you to practise on.
		But that said, I was under the impression that the 490-ST is one of the best strobe tuners on the market, and that strobe tuners in general are the most precise and intuitive tuners you can get.
	www.uk-piano.org /piano-forums/piano1634.html (1153 words)

	1702556ED - Essential Elements For Strings Broadway Favorites - Piano Accompaniment
		The supplemental CD recording or string orchestra piano part may be used as an accompaniment for solo performance if desired.
		This quality series is available for violin, viola, cello, string bass, conductor score, and percussion, piano, or CD accompaniment.
		This piano accompaniment book is a great addition to the flute, trumpet, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and trombone versions of this book!
	www.pianospot.com /1702556.html (581 words)

	Piano \| Tuning \| Tools \| Parts \| Supplies \| Decals \| Instruction
		This piano tuning site is designed to provide you with a vast amount of information about piano service and related subjects.
		We also supply a complete line of piano tuning tools, parts and supplies.
		Once you understand the functions of the various parts of a piano, you can easily do most of the repairs yourself.
	www.affleckpianotuning.com (599 words)

	Folk Strings - Piano Accompaniment - Music at MusicExpert.com
		Written for solo piano, it includes a number of Intermezzos written by Brahms for instrumental interludes between acts of the operas of his day.
		Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12 was a piece originally written for piano with orchestral accompaniment.
		It is a cheerful and spirited piece that does not lose it's lively feel in it's adaption from orchestra to second piano.
	www.musicexpert.com /cd/1704046.html (443 words)

	Kendor Music Online - Volume 21 String Music
		Grade 1 / Key of G / For standard strings with optional piano and percussion
		Grade 2 / Keys of D, G / For standard strings with optional piano and percussion
		Grade 2 / Keys of G, C / For standard strings with optional piano and percussion
	www.kendormusic.com /str2001/string2001.htm (319 words)

	NSync - No Strings Attached - Piano (Piano/Vocal/Chords) - Sheet Music Songbook
		This book has a difficulty rating of 5 on a scale of 1 to 6 with 6 being the hardest.
		"Carly Simon - Greatest Hits" is a songbook collection that features eighteen of her biggest singles in arrangements for piano with vocal and optional guitar chords.
		This evocative compilation is a must-have for fans and for those who appreciate a good melody with an intelligently crafted lyric.
	www.pianonook.com /1701730.html (482 words)

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		The Piano for Strings by Michael Nyman at ChesterNovello.com
		Michael Nyman's THE PIANO FOR STRINGS is a piano-less version of the soundtrack to Jane Campion's film 'The Piano'.
		It was composed in May 1995 for the European Community Chamber Orchestra.
	www.chesternovello.com /work/9438/main.html (60 words)

	1704046ED - Folk Strings - Piano Accompaniment
		Few films in the history of Hollywood are as widely loved as the movie "Gone With the Wind".
		As a result of widespread interest in the beautiful score written by the celebrated Austrian composer Max Steiner, Warner Bros. publications has released this collection of the finest musical selections from the film.
		You'll find this collection written for piano solos and accompanied with photographs from the movie itself.
	www.pianospot.com /1704046.htm (360 words)

	Chamber and solo scores and sheet music for brass, woodwinds, strings, and piano, teaching strategies and materials for ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Chamber and solo scores and sheet music for brass, woodwinds, strings, and piano, teaching strategies and materials for all levels
		Chamber and solo scores and sheet music for brass, woodwinds, strings, and piano, teaching strategies and materials for all levels - Manduca Music Publications
		Piano Instruction for Preschoolers - Lesson Plans for the Teacher by Manduca Music Publications
	www.manducamusic.com /site_map.html (650 words)

	MORE FOLK STRINGS Piano Accompaniment Sheet Music at www.LowestCostMusic.com (Item# wb17270 / 17270 Published By Warner ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		More Folk Strings is a collection of melodies from around the world in a v ariety of moods and with rhythmic patterns and harmonies that are represent ative of their country of origin.
		The collection is available in a number of instrum entations for string quartet or string orchestra for violin ensemble viol a ensemble cello ensemble for two three or four violin viola or cello players in any combination of these instruments and for solo violin solo viola and solo cello.
		In More Folk Strings for String Quartet or String Orchestra the melody is passed around so that all members of the ensemble can have th e opportunity to play the tune.
	www.lowestcostmusic.com /sheet_music/st/asp/n.wb17270/d.d/k.suggestions/en/d.htm (304 words)

	Kendor Music Online - Volume 19 String Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Grade 1 / Key of D, G / For standard strings with optional piano and percussion
		Grade 1+ / Keys of C / For standard strings with optional piano and percussion
		Grade 1 / Key of G, C / For standard strings with optional piano and percussion
	www.kendormusic.com /str1999/string99.htm (362 words)

	DRAM - View Detail for Suite No. 2 for Four Strings and Piano - Database of Recorded American Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suite No. 2 for Four Strings and Piano: Lento
		Suite No. 2 for Four Strings and Piano: Leggiero
		Suite No. 2 for Four Strings and Piano: Allegro energico
	dram.nyu.edu /Objid/31153 (92 words)

	Guides by Instrumental Combinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Piano, strings and winds (search under Strings, winds and piano)
		Piano, strings and plectrals (search under Strings, plectrals and piano)
		Piano, strings, plectrals and winds (Search under Strings, plectrals, winds, and piano)
	www.music.indiana.edu /muslib/L631/projects/LCMclass/instcomb.htm (157 words)

	Chamber and solo scores and sheet music for brass, woodwinds, strings, and piano, teaching strategies and materials for ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A three movement piece that involves interesting interplay between the tuba and piano.
		The tuba part is melodic with many punctuated chords in the piano part.
		The second movement is slow and lyrical with alternating meters.
	www.manducamusic.com /news.html (562 words)

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