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The Broadwood Barless Piano: a history

Composer: Laurence; Alastair (author)(current)

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Publisher: Keyword Press

Format: Book

Product code: KW005

Tags: Piano

£12.00

This short book is an account of the birth, death and revival of an idea – a new form of piano construction, which eliminated the iron bars that strengthened the structure but spoiled the tone. The barless piano was invented by H. J. T. Broadwood in the 1880s, and in 1986 they were once again produced. The author brings vividly to life the various personalities involved in the barless experiment, their hopes, their successes – and their mistakes. Softback, 47 pages; with monochrome illustrations (original photos and line drawings).

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