Hi Scott,
You certainly have a good list of the essentials. The following may not be considered first tier books but I believe they are worthwhile to own.
Three good essentials:
A Guide To Restringing - Travis
Piano Parts and Their Functions - Mason
The Official Guide to Steinway Pianos - Kehl/Kirkland
Since you posted on the CAUT group, it is worthwhile mentioning books on harpsichords:
Three Centuries of Harpsichord Making - Hubbard
The Harpsichord Owners Guide - Kottick
The Modern Harpsichord - Zuckermann
History:
Giraffes, Black Dragons and Other Pianos - Stanford
Pianos and Their Makers - Dolge
A Natural History of the Piano - Isacoff
Tuning:
The Art of Tuning - Montal/Translated by Fred Sturm
I used this book when I taught my piano technology class:
The Wonders of the Piano - Bielefeldt
Two great books exploring music history and pianos:
The Lost Piano of Siberia - Roberts
Chopin's Piano: In Search of the Instrument that Transformed Music - Kildea
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[Don] [McKechnie,] [RPT]
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-09-2022 14:47
From: Scott Cole
Subject: What's on your bookshelf?
Greetings,
The Journal is working on an article about a good core selection of books on pianos/piano technology.
We may call it "what to read"--or not. We'll see.
Here's what's on my shelf, along with a couple of recommendations by fellow editor Andrea Hackbarth:
Reblitz
Igrec
Baldassin-On Pitch
Campbell-Piano Parts and their Functions
Levitan-Craft of Piano TuningBrady-Repairs
PTG-Grand and Vertical regulation manuals
Potter-action handbook
Orebeek-Voice of the PianoPierce Piano Atlas
Fine- Piano Buyer
Isakoff-Temperament
Brady-Under the Lid
Parakilas-Piano Roles
We're sure there are many more "must have" references you can recommend, especially to advancing technicians.
What's on your shelf? Feel free to include related books, such as general woodworking etc.
thanks!
ps--we might ask for a photo of the work, and a very brief description.
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Scott Cole, RPT
rvpianotuner.com
Talent, OR
(541-601-9033
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