New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-17

oengn'i"i msIuueni mas oeconie necessary Grtcsos
parior furniture, few remarks as to lis Use aad v,
servston will no, be oct OF place: particularly q :,
tins time Of the year they more likely 20 prove -
viceaole from the numerous changes that occur "a,
The number Of purchases made. Out OF a thousss
P'ano-Forte manufacturers there are no, one huads
whose instruments are above mediocrity. and no, sA
that combine the requisite qualities Of tone, ton,
finish and durability that characterize \ sup,rs,
Piano. II is advisable therefore when abou, 70 m.
chase a Piano, to be accompanied by compe.
Judge either teacher, turer-one who Is both N.
erable-or manufacturer. as few who rely upon n
own judgment escape disappointment at the rsu
There are however, a small number Of manniactq,-
who regard their wel.-earned reputation wen ssa
pecunisry profits, upon whom We can depend for se
Piano without the "ipse dixit' Of Professors !.
such is not TIE case with the majority. The fcrwrs
to be found among those who fOr many years ~
have stood prominent in the business, not only hs
the large capital they have invested, but also on
count OF the excellent quality of their iustrumes
For the latter class--yide the daily papers. Wen
here remark that Pianos OF European manufactur
with rare exceptions. fail 10 stand the action Of q.
climate; and also that the bes, of them of the horr,
tai form are inferior to those Of our eminent msis
Few are aware OF the importance OF having IN,
Pianos regularly tuncl and KEEP; in order. We se.I
advisedy when we say that not one Piano in IA,
sand will remain in tune over a month. There a,
some few which seem to require tuning once or twca,
year. but they are very scarce, and where then
one such there are fifty that need i every mon,A IA
Piano should be allowed 10 remain untuned for mon
than three months ard all Pianos, particularly n
the first year should be tuned every month. Ven
few are made capable Of resisting the injurious sso,
of the heat from the hot-air furnaces in general u
now, and those OF an Inferior quality are very 80
rendered useless by il. Exposure TO moisture is As
another OF injury, especially TO the action kes
&C. As cloth is used to great extent in the actond
q Piano moths must be- prevented from obtaining g.
cess to it, this can be done by two or three Jumps
camphor, wrapped in cloth, being placed in each CO.
ncr OF the instrument.
Young pianists. AMI not a few old ones too wosl
CRAFTY their auditors more aud ipjure their Paaa
less ii they TO exert less strength of finger;
" light touch" with iudicous use of the pedal va
yield far better quality OF tone and equally as fua,
If they had exertel all the force a; their coo
mand. We've this simpe fact more generally attenk
10 fewer strings would be broken one cause eli i,
Piano not remaining IN tune would be- removed. and
far more pleasure to the listeners would be the desra
bic result The Piano should always be closed when
not in use in order TO prevent the collection Of dus,
pins &c. on the sound board, and also to preserve
the strings from the i'll effects of sudden changes Of
temperature. A frequent cause of the sticking Of
KEYS is moisture of some kind or other swelling The
keys around tie pins placed underneath 10 keep then
in their places care should be taken to prevent this
~. tbaL ay An haF mr.
stance placed on the cover of Piano will almost nys
ably jinging noise, and If there il no cloth %
protect il the cover itself is liable 10 rattle from the
great vibration in the Piano These various annoy
ances are often attributed to defective make or Inferior
tuning wien neither of the latter are in fault When
YOU first require a tuner procure one from the maui
factory where your Piano made or from rstcass
music store as they are ought to be responsible for
tie ability OF the person they send. Always employ tie
same tuner unless ofcourse he glaringy ncompeent
but should his first eiioIts not prove entirely sasiae
tory give him one trial. he may not be In fault
There are n multitude Of bad tuners and but few good
ones, therefore care is requisite in making seecnm
Tie criterion is that good tuner ever lacks emp6l-
ment for an hour Briefly then tosum up these somewer
crude remarks, when you buy get a good Piano, nds
cheap one 4" a bargain" Have it regularly tuned
and kept in order; keep it closed whennot in use and
do not hammer" on it when youplay orprsctice
and you will be agreeabIy surprised to find your Piano
in good order when otherwise it would have been
nearly worn out.
Where SHALL dine or rather upon what shall J
dine is about one of the most serious questions Of h,
downtown thousands who depend upon shilling
"plate," or a satisfaction Of craving appetite or
sum within the reach OF toiling labor. There is oN
thing, however in dining at a chophouse now-a-dsJ.