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A grand piano for the home vs for a music school – the differences you cannot see
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You are probably wondering whether choosing a specific model for a child’s room is a whim or a real need resulting from the curriculum. Choosing the right working tool…

How long can a grand piano last? Facts about durability and the limits of restoration
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Purchasing a grand piano is a decision that often goes beyond a single generation, as these noble instruments can delight with their sound for over a century. You may…

Regulation vs full restoration – where does servicing end and instrument rebuilding begin?
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You sit down at your instrument, touch the keys, and feel that something is no longer as it used to be. Perhaps the sound has lost its depth, and…

Steinway piano restoration – how much work is hidden behind a single instrument?
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Do you dream of a sound that for over a century has defined standards in the world’s finest concert halls, filling them with depth and unmatched nobility? Steinway is…

Parents’ dilemma: the child has been accepted into a music school – what should you buy?
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The moment when a child is admitted to the piano class fills parents with pride as well as many questions about the next steps. Teachers immediately set requirements regarding…

Does the price of a piano determine sound quality? Facts that really matter
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Making a decision about purchasing a musical instrument requires a great deal of patience and knowledge about the construction of playing actions. We often give in to the suggestion…

Stages of piano restoration – from the soundboard to marquetry
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Extracting a deep, noble sound from an old instrument resembles restoring the soul of a forgotten work of art. If you own an antique instrument at home that has…

Historical vs contemporary instruments – differences in sound and actiom
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When you stand before the choice of an instrument that is to become your companion for years, you enter a fascinating world where craftsmanship meets pure emotion. The choice…

Piano service: hammer reshaping – when and why it is necessary
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Every keyboard instrument loses its original clarity over time, and you may begin to feel that the sound produced becomes increasingly dull or, on the contrary, unpleasantly sharp. The…

The action of the upright piano and the grand piano – Viennese, overdamper and modern solutions
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When you sit down at the instrument, your fingers touch the keys, but the real magic happens beneath the case, where hundreds of components work together in a fraction…









