Title: History of the American Pianoforte: Its Technical Development, and the Trade (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266404642
ISBN 13: 9780266404644
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good

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Unlock the first in-depth history of the American pianoforte and discover how a nation built a key instrument into a cornerstone of daily life and culture.

This work presents the piano’s technical development, its industrial rise, and the people who shaped the trade.

This comprehensive history covers the instrument from its early American roots to its peak as a national industry. It blends technical progress with social and business history, offering a clear map of how pianos and their makers evolved across the United States and in relation to European developments.

Learn how action mechanisms, frames, and tuning practices evolved in America.
Meet the pioneers and firms that defined the trade, from early shop floors to major manufacturers.
Explore the shifting landscape of piano design, patents, and industry networks.
See how exhibitions, journalism, and trade culture helped spur growth and innovation.

Ideal for readers of music history, piano enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how a beloved household instrument became a major American industry.

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