The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-06-13
HOW TO KEEP A PLANO.

Otto Drumming, writing to the Journal d.
Ausigue, Of Paris, says. The piano d
constructed almost exclusively of various
kinds Of woods and meth-cloth. akin,
and felt being used also in the mechanical
portion. For this reason atmospheric
changes have q great effect on the quality
and durability Of the instrument, and It 4
necessary to protect it from all external
influences which might affect the materials
OF which It is composed. It must be
shaded from the sun, kept out of q draught,
and, above all, guarded against sudden
changes of temperature. This latter is a
most frequent cause Of the piano getting
out OF tune, and the instrument should be
kept in a temperature not lower than "a
and not higher thnn s6' Fahrenheit. When
too cold, the wood, cloth, and skin swell.
and the mechanism works badly when too
warm. the materials shrink and cause
clicking, squeaking. and other disagreeable
sounds. Moisture is the greatest enemy OF
the piano, and it cannot be too carefully
guarded against. In q very short time
damp will destroy every good point about
the instrument. The tone becomes dull
and hat, the wires rusty and ea11y broken,
the joints of the mechanism stiff, and the
hammer do not strike with precision. and
IL these symptoms are not attended 10 at
once, the piano is irretrievably spoilt.
Therefore do not put your piano in q damp,
g~round-fioor room, or between two win
dows, or between the door and the win
dows where there is n through draught.
Never leave b piano open when not in
use, and above all, when the room Is being
cleaned. Do not put il near q stove. Chin
ney, or hot-air pipes. Always wipe the
Keys after playing. Never pile booka.
music, or other heavy things OIL the top.
BE careful, when using the soft pedal, not
TO thump the notes Do not allow fvo-note
or other exercises Of a small compass on q
piano you have any regard for. A leather
cover should be kept on the instrument
when not in use, and removed every day
for the purpose Of busting. A cushion Of
wadding or a strip Of flannel laid on the
keys will help to keep them white and pre-.
serve the polish. Never leave the piano
open after a musical evening or dance. II
you are obliged to have 1t in q damp room.
do not place it against the wall, and raise
1t from the floor by means Of insuIators.
and always cover it after playing. Employ
the best tuner you can get, and, II q new
instrument, let it be tuned every two
months during the first year, and at least
three times a year afterward- Always
nave 1t after a soiree II the room has
been very hot"
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Sold in Cheyenne by Addoms & Glover,
corner 10th and Eddy streets.
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