David Rubenstein is indeed an actual person. He makes soundboards and keys, and has designed and constructed two pianos of his own. He regularly collaborates with the likes of Del Fandrich and other luminaries of our profession, and has written a book about piano making which a few of us have been fortunate enough to be able to read. However, I don't believe the book has been published. Like Chris, I found David's book to be highly informative and exceedingly well written.
Best,
Alan
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Alan Eder, RPT
Herb Alpert School of Music
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
661.904.6483
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-22-2024 13:01
From: Dave Conte
Subject: Forss Books
Hi, Nathan.
I think he is referring to Rube Goldberg.
-- Dave Conte, RPT, CCT
Owner, Rocky Top Piano
Knoxville, TN
817-307-5656
Original Message:
Sent: 9/22/2024 10:09:00 AM
From: Nathan Monteleone
Subject: RE: Forss Books
I didn't know David Rubenstein wrote a book. Do you know the title and if it's available? (Simple google search of David Rubenstein Piano Book turned up zilch.)
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Nathan Monteleone RPT
Fort Worth TX
(817) 675-9494
nbmont@gmail.com
Original Message:
Sent: 09-21-2024 16:51
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Forss Books
Those are good for beginners. My number one pianotech book is by David Rubenstein. The book by Wolfenden is outdated and the content is practically worthless imo.
The Mario book looks good as I thumbed through it. But I don't need to by piano books these days.
-chris
Original Message:
Sent: 9/21/2024 9:47:00 AM
From: Parker Leigh
Subject: RE: Forss Books
They were originally written in Norwegian. Translated into English, German, French, and Russian. No Spanish version. Real
dearth of books in spanish.
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Parker Leigh RPT
Winchester VA
(540) 722-3865
Original Message:
Sent: 09-20-2024 20:48
From: Cobrun Sells
Subject: Forss Books
Hello,
Anyone know where to purchase the Forss piano books...the 3 of them. I've looked online and can't find them in English.