Monday, May 31, 2010

To Help You Understand


In case you've ever wondered why pianists are so picky about the instrument they play, watch the documentary that I started my day with. Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 follows this single concert grand from the earliest stages of shaping the frame to the final tuning. Along the way, master pianists from all genres discuss how each instrument has a personality of its own. If you've ever known a pianist who simply refuses to play on a certain instrument and you can't understand why, this is the documentary that may help you understand them better. (Okay, so it won't explain ALL of my quirkiness, but it will give you some insight into the musical process.) You will come to see the craftsmanship that is so highly prized in the Steinway; the personal attention that is given each instrument is what makes them so unique and the finest instruments available bar none.

Okay, I'm off my musical soapbox for the evening. Hope you all had a wonderful day and are getting ready to return to the regular world tomorrow.

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