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All of the different parts of a piano action
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The Fascinating World Inside of a Piano
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- 1 All of the different parts of a piano action
- 2 Basic key mechanism
- 3 The art of voicing
- 4 The bump at the bottom of the keys single escapement
- 5 How dampers work
- 6 Parts that wear out faster
- 7 Ideal conditions for pianos temperature and humidity
- 8 Ideal locations for pianos what not to do
- 9 How to make the touch lighter or heavier
- 10 How to clean your piano
- 11 New pianos
- 12 Adjusting pianos vs. adjusting TO pianos
- 13 How often you should tune pianos
- 14 Smaller vs. larger pianos
- 15 Advantages of playing on a grand piano
- 16 Tips when looking for a used piano
- 17 Pedals
- 18 The sostenuto “middle” pedal
- 19 Final thoughts
