the piano - its purchase and its care (english edition)  <h1> the piano – its purchase & its care </h1><br>“the piano – its purchase and its care” by gerald zimmerman is a book packed with information about the piano. it is a book intended both for current piano owners who want more information about how to care for their piano, as well as those who are contemplating the purchase of a piano in the future.<br><h2>the piano and its history</h2><br>in this book, the author gives a short history of the piano, how it came to be, and how it has advanced over the years. did you know, for instance, that the piano has remained basically unchanged over the past nearly 200 years? how many things can you think of that can boast being the same today as it was in the late 1800’s? <br><h2>the piano and its ongoing care</h2><br>one of the biggest problems with most pianos is that the owners fail to understand that this instrument needs ongoing and constant care in order to maintain its value. the author spends time talking about how the homemaker can spend a little time on a regular basis just cleaning and maintaining the outside of the piano, and then discusses the job of the professional piano tuner a he/she does their magic on the inside. he spends time explaining why the piano needs to be tuned on a regular (at least yearly) basis. the piano, he says, is one of the most expensive furniture pieces in most homes, and its value can be maintained for many, many years with a consistent program of care.<br><h2>the purchase of a used piano</h2><br>when considering purchasing a used piano, there are many things to be considered. you certainly do not want to buy a piano, spend time and money moving the piano from where it is to where you are, and then discover that the piano is damaged or has problems that may cost hundreds of dollars to repair. a complete list of things that almost anyone can follow is included which will give clues as to the value of the piano.<br><h2>the purchase of a new piano</h2><br>going to a music store and purchasing a new piano can be a wonderful experience. but many times the buyer is uninformed as to what they should be looking for when purchasing a new piano. mr. zimmerman gives a list of things to be aware of, and what they should expect from the piano dealer. being fully informed and ready for this buying excursion can be a very financially rewarding experience.<br><h2>this book is invaluable to both owner and prospective piano owner!</h2><br>this book has a plethora of information for the owner and prospective piano buyer which can make the experience of owning and maintaining a piano most enjoyable.