{"product_id":"the-piano-owners-guide-jason-cassel-9798216380139","title":"The Piano Owner's Guide: Essentials of Care, Maintenance, and Mechanics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the secrets behind one of the world's most beloved instruments.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Rich Visuals\u003c\/b\u003e: Packed with high-quality images and diagrams make complex concepts easy to understand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Video Content: \u003c\/b\u003e Exclusive videos demonstrate key concepts and techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Owner's Guide: \u003c\/b\u003e Practical advice helps keep your instrument in top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Buyer's Guide: \u003c\/b\u003e Expert tips on what to look for when purchasing a piano ensure you make an informed decision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Historical Insights: \u003c\/b\u003e The evolution of pianos is traced, from the journey of early harpsichords to modern grand pianos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Cassel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798216380139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Jason Cassel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48217860309247,"sku":"9798216380139","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b690f886-03b5-4fd7-8f45-e7df321289cf.jpg?v=1771999917","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-piano-owners-guide-jason-cassel-9798216380139","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}