Eavestaff piano history book

If you have a question about the history of your own piano please use the piano history forum, where i or one of the team will be more than happy to answer your query. Eavestaff pianos information roberts pianos oxford. The history of the piano by elda dellinger nook book. The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in italy by bartolomeo cristofori around the year 1700 the exact year is uncertain, in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with a softer material. The primary factor that sets a minipiano apart from other types of piano is the fact that the sound producing mechanism is positioned below the. Eavestaff piano for sale in england pianos gumtree. Welcome to the listing of this beautiful eavestaff minipiano com hello and welcome to pianos4everyone. The minipiano is a type of piano patented by the brasted brothers in 1934 under the name of their company eavestaff ltd. Piano history pages barries piano tuning and repairing. The primary factor that sets a minipiano apart from other types of piano is the fact that the sound producing mechanism is positioned below the keyboard, allowing an economical use of space. Here is an eavestaff upright piano in a gloss white case, front support legs and brass fittings. This list also includes names of old instruments which are no longer in production. The piano was invented in 1709 probably slightly before by bartolomeo cristofori, an italian harpsichord maker.

My aunt has a piano with the mark eavestaff pianette sole mfrs in u. A celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. Professor ehrlich follows its fascinating history from the fortepiano of mozarts time, through the victorians household orchestra and god, to the most sophisticated modern products of the japanesemanufacturers. The following list of numbers represents the date of. The first minipiano brought onto the market was known as the pianette model and was enormously popular due to its sleek and fashionable art deco design which was at the time popular in many different fields of art and design. Smaller pianos art deco became popular, such as the mini piano. The minipiano is a type of piano patented by the brasted brothers in 1934 under the name of. The surveyor will crush any unrealistic dreams you may have of the house. This history takes us back to the pianos humble genesis. Once you have found the serial number of your piano you can find out its date of manufacture.

Those still in service generally have loose tuning pins and are very difficult to restore. This article is a list of piano brand names from all over the world. The square piano, with strings parallel to the keys, was the most popular domestic piano until the early19thcentury perfection, in philadelphia, of the upright piano. Eavestaff mini piano problems aa piano tuners uk tel. That is fine unless, like me, you were looking for the previous 100 years since the very earliest fortepianos. Eavestaff mini piano tuning by sap piano technik check out more end our offer on. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between at a seemingly odd place well in the middle of the story. These little pianos were designed by an english company called eavestaff, and manufactured exclusively in the u. Updated and revised by the author to include recent developments, this book will. Thank you for visiting tickling ivories piano shops gumtree page.

If your 1930s eavestaff mini piano is a family heirloom, passed down to you from a generation and you find out it cannot be tuned, then dont worry, help is on its way. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. When you buy a secondhand piano, you get a piano tunertechnician to look at it. The first chapter is a historical flashback of the predecessors of the upright and the grand piano. Eavestaff baby grand piano for sale with a satin mahogany. Many of these piano brand names are stencil pianos, which means that the company which owns the brand name is simply applying the name to a piano manufactured for them by another company, and that the same or very similar pianos are sold. Specialist piano dealer and wholesalers with hundreds of secondhand grand and upright pianos. It also has a number 15,619, suggesting a date around 1970. Piano project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Value of eavestaff pianette, minipiano manufactured by. All of our pianos have been cleaned right through and given a clean bill of health before sale. Eavestaff pianos english pianos eavestaff upright piano.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between by stuart isacoff isbn. Eavestaff and minipiano serial numbers are the same. For more than a century the piano occupied a dominant place in music and society. Eavestaff piano serial number reference information. Upright and grand piano repair by carljohan forss this piano book presents a thorough introduction to. Unless you are an expert yourself, you wont know what to look for.

Brasted did make their own pianos, but they were not that wellknown in their own right, so buying the eavestaff name made good business sense. Its a wonderful piano for someone with extremely limited space or an eye for deco furniture. Please always read the labels, warning and directions provided before using or consuming the product. When you buy a house, you get a surveyor to look at it. It also includes advice on buying and owning pianos. Piano restoration and choosing your piano roberts pianos. Autotone, harrington, hensel, imperial, keystone, madelon. The serial number on an eavestaff piano is usually located on the soundboard. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. It revolves around the musicians passion for playing the piano and her efforts to regain her piano after it is sold. The eavestaff piano company was established in 1823 at finsbury park, london.

The purpose of this page is to guide an owner of the american build of an eavestaff pianette, through the very basics of pulling it down and doing basic maintenance. It appears to be made almost identical to the one on your site. This piano was made in the 1960s and was one of the first pianos which began to take into account modern housing and space. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Minipianopianette from about 1935 to 1957 by license from the eavestaff piano. Fantastic value for money for a very modern piano in a traditional styled case.

The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Here, ehrlich traces the instruments fascinating history from the fortepiano of mozarts time, and the victorians household orchestra and god, to the most sophisticated modern products of the japanese manufacturers. History of the piano from the beginning of time a t some time in the distant past, ancient man must have discovered that by stretching a thong between the horns of a dead animal, or on a branch that forked, a musical sound could be produced. Find the age of your eavestaff piano using your serial number and the table below. Percy brasted had discovered a miniature piano made by messrs. Isbn 1929145012 gives the basics of how pianos work, and a thorough evaluative survey of current pianos and their manufacturers. Only a few years old, this piano has had little use and is in near new condition. In brief, this is a history of the modern piano after about 1850. Books which give number dates are known as piano atlases after the original.

Simply type in the serial number into the box below then click calculate. Its the only book about these pianos, as far as i know. The eavestaff piano company patented the minipiano in the two major forms most. The earlier table top ones pianette from 1934 are not recommended, being strung at the back of the piano and tuned under the keyboard. We have a team of professional inhouse tuners, please book here. The height of this kind of piano ranges from 36 to 60 inches. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. You should investigate the history of the brand name to learn of such changes. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys small levers that. Eavestaff serial numbers can be very confusing, almost as challenging as the collard ones, but in a different way.

Art deco green eavestaff piano eavestaff pianette mini piano art deco circa patent numbers and dale forty. This piano is in the sue ryder foundation charity shop in dundrum. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. The stir created by pantaleon hebenstreit and his large twosided dulcimer caused instrument builders to try to adapt the harpsichord. Many before had tried unsuccessfully to invent a keyed dulicmer. It adds to the danger by making the piano harder to steer. These are links to piano history pages that i have written, and that are hosted on the uk piano page. Many of the enquiries that i deal with on the piano history forum and in our own website emails, are about upright pianos from just over a hundred years ago, and it is sometimes embarrassing to be saying yet again its probably edwardian. They are called vertical pianos because of their height and the position of the strings.

Mine is also book matched walnut with ash sections that. Eavestaff miniroyal upright in a white satin cabinet, price. Secondhand eavestaff mini royale upright piano incl stool. A piano that has lost its crown produces a thin and sometimes harsh tone in the mid treble, particularly noticeable around c to f in the octave above middle c notes 52 to 57. If youre looking for a very small 85 note piano, a kemble compact or even zender are a better choice. We restore all good makes of piano, though our main full restoration work is on grand pianos by.

Eavestaff miniroyal piano before and after being repolished. See more ideas about piano, binder labels and vintage ads. Piano name brand guide the free online piano price book. For more than a century the piano has occupied a dominant place in music and society. Please do a search first though, as many history questions have already been answered. A fascinating celebration of the piano, including tales of its masters from mozart and beethoven to oscar peterson and jerry lee lewis, told with the expertise of composer and author of temperament, stuart isacoff. If you are thinking of selling your piano, knowing the age of it certainly helps. Open the bottom door of the piano and look at the right hand side.