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The Piano Owner’s Guide

Essentials of Care, Maintenance, and Mechanics
Brief Description
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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Unlock the secrets behind one of the world’s most beloved instruments.

Unlock the secrets behind one of the world’s most beloved instruments.

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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, making 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798216380108

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 70 b/w photos

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 120

About the Author

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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