How The Piano Came To Be (1913) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166568115)

""How The Piano Came To Be"" is a historical and informative book written by Ellye Howell Glover and published in 1913. The book explores the origins and evolution of the piano, from its earliest predecessors to the modern-day instrument we know today. It delves into the development of keyboard instruments such as the harpsichord and clavichord, and how they paved the way for the creation of the piano. The book also discusses the contributions of famous piano makers such as Cristofori and Steinway, and how their innovations transformed the piano into the instrument we know and love. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various parts of the piano, such as the soundboard, strings, hammers, and pedals, and explains how they work together to produce the beautiful sound of the piano. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music and the piano, and is a valuable resource for piano enthusiasts and musicians alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ellye Howell Glover
ISBN-10: 1166568113
ISBN-13: 9781166568115
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d