A Noble Art: Three Lectures On The Evolution And Construction Of The Piano

By Fanny Morris Smith

Book Overview

A Noble Art: Three Lectures On The Evolution And Construction Of The Piano is a book written by Fanny Morris Smith. The book covers three lectures on the history and development of the piano, including its evolution from the harpsichord and clavichord, the construction of the modern piano, and the art of piano playing. The author provides a detailed account of the various components of the piano, including the strings, soundboard, and action mechanism. The book also explores the different styles of piano playing, from classical to jazz and popular music. The author's passion for the piano is evident throughout the book, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the history and construction of this noble instrument.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116276984X
• ISBN13: 9781162769844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"