(Amadeus). More than 500 people are involved in the creation of just one of the worlds greatest pianos; the Steinway. From the selection and aging of wood to the delicate voicing of the finished instrument; this special reissue of 88 Keys The Making of a Steinway Piano relates the story behind the instruments intricate formation; as told by Miles Chapin; a fifth-generation descendant of Steinways founder; Henry Engelhard Steinway. Readers will learn about how the piano gets its trademark curve; the "belly men" who fit the metal harp to the wooden frame; the carvers who shape the pianos legs and pedal lyre; and the many other craftspeople who have perfected their specialized contributions to the finished product. Theyll also get an insiders look into the companys history against a timeline of major worldwide music events; and into the roles of piano greats; including Anton Rubinstein and Sergei Rachmaninoff; in contributing to its prominence. A glossary of technical terms is included. For music lovers; aspiring musicians; and pianists everywhere.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful; but.....By Myriam NamolaruI love this kit: in a big box; you have a 80 pages booklet; a 90 minutes DVD and sheets.You have traditional designs like: penguin; sailboat; tabletop racing duck; baloon; bunny rabbit.Or designs from traditional design elements or variation: tulip plant with blossom; fortune cookies box.But also designs by Florence Temko (heart); Michael G. LaFosse (owl bookmark; bookmark/stacked over logan; Freddie the jumping astrofrog; art deco wing; fox mask; scary skull); Samuel Randlett(Randletts flapping bird); Akira Yoshizawa (Yoshizawas swallowtail butterfly); Richard L. Alexander (fiesta box; Kanji the dog).One with a rhytming story-gami by Richard L. Alexander: art deco wing.Many of the story-gamis are written by Michael G. LaFosse.Tabletop racing duck; ballon; bunny rabbit; Yoshizawas swallowtail butterfly; scary skull and owl bookmarkare written also by Richard L. Alexander.Freddie the jumping astrofrog; fiesta box; Kanji the dog and fox mask are written only by Richard L. Alexander.I love the stories.The sheets arent true squares and if you want to use them with another designs; it will be difficult becausethe sheets arent enought thin.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I am an art teacher and I love this DVD to teach children origamiBy CustomerI am an art teacher and I love this DVD to teach children origami! Students use it independently or I use it for a substitute plan that the kids love when I am out of the classroom. However; now that I have switched schools; I only have access to Mac computers without DVD ports! So I would love it if there was a downloadable version so I could continue to use this wonderful teaching tool!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy LolieWonderful storytelling and paper folding activity with my grandchildren. What a helpful video too.
