Pianos and their Makers. A Comprehensive History of the Development of the Piano

With 300 illustrations.
CONTENIDO:

PART ONE: TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIANOFORTE
- The Monochord
- The Clavicytherium
- The Clavichord
- The Spinet
- The Harpsichord and its development
- The Pianoforte
- The Square Piano
- The Upright Piano
- The Grand Piano
- The Full Iron Frame
- The Keyboard
- The Action
- The Hammer
- The Soundboard
- The Supply Industries
- Felt Making
- Piano Wire
- Actions
- Development of the Player Piano

PART TWO: COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIANO INDUSTRY

PART THREE: MEN WHO HAVE MADE PIANO HISTORY
- Italy
- Germany
- England
- France
- Spain
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Scandinavia
- Russia
- Japan
- America

PART FOUR: INFLUENCE OF PIANO VIRTUOSOS UPON THE INDUSTRY

PART FIVE
- National Associations of Manufacturers and Dealers in Europe and America
- The Trade Press
- Literature on the Pianoforte
Conclusions
Appendix