Piano party book by larry fine

The back of the piano, which is certainly one of the most important parts of fine piano construction, is made entirely of the finest selected european beech and spruce. Jun 03, 2010 larry fine s 2008 piano book supplement gives me a price range of 9500 11500 for this model if sold new. Our piano friends in europe have hosted piano parties every year since 20. Fine had just wet his hair in a sink, and it dried oddly as they. This california piano plays well and looks very good. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Louis feinberg fine 19021975 wikitree free family tree. The piano book larry fine fourth edition free shipping.

Please sign up for our free piano newsletter intune. Larry fine born 1950 is an american piano technician, consultant, and author. Reviewed are servicability, construction quality,tone, and street prices. Our site is trusted by renowned dealers, professional. I was running a piano service business, finishing up work on the piano book, writing a regular monthly magazine column, and doing about ten hours a week of charitable volunteer work.

The piano book20072008the piano book 20072008 larry fine 2. Jan 01, 1995 this book and the accompanying website enabled me to make an informed value estimate of the used piano i just bought, and to be an intelligent and careful shopper. Bechstein mint condition for more than two decades, pianomart has been the leading online resource for selling and buying pianos online. May 10, 2016 larry fine is a registered piano technician and a member of the piano technicians guild who has been involved in the field of piano technology for more than 35 years. A great addition to the library of professional musicians and amateurs alike. Fine gives lots of advice about the sales process at piano shops, and how to deal with the salespeople on an equal footing. I highly recommend bay area piano tuning to anyone. The piano book, by larry fine, has been the standard consumer reference in the acoustic piano business since 1987, and virtually without competition for most of that time.

Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. Allegro pianos pianoworld party part 2 of 3 youtube. It becomes the focal point of whatever room its in, says interior designer elizabeth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The piano book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the united states. For over 30 years, author, editor, and piano technician larry fine has guided. The guide is compiled by larry fine, who has published a consumer reference on piano. If there is to be a piano in your future, the single indispensable reference is the piano book by larry fine. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news.

The 5 best piano tuners near me with free estimates. Arioso7s blog shirley kirsten journal of a piano teacher from. Resting placeforest lawn memorial park, glendale, california, u. Make a fast and informed decision concerning the purchase of an acoustic or digital piano. Occupationactor, comedian, musician, boxer years active19231970 spouse. This is corroborated by piano technicians over the u.

Jun 25, 2019 the new bvk made in germany certificate, although it lacks the force of law, is intended to create stricter standards than those under german law. To obtain the certificate, the manufacturer must, first of all, be a member of the bvk, and apply for the certificate to the organizations executive board. A registered piano technician, fine has been involved in the piano industry for more than 40 years. Join facebook to connect with larry fine and others you may know. Larry fine in his publication, the piano book, notes that there are no more problems with restored yamaha and kawai pianos than new ones. Sven says, i heard you bought her a piano, didnt you. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Explore genealogy for larry feinberg fine born 1902 philadelphia. Piano buying basics piano buying buyer piano larry fine. Bastiens invitation to music sheet music book by jane smisor bastien. Get access to the comprehensive and free piano buying guide. One place that everyone can start and is probably the most trusted of sources is the piano book by larry fine. And what about your wife, i havent seen her in awhile.

Piano party book a by jane smisor bastien music book sheet. When bob moog called me in january 1986 to ask if i would work with him on a small project, the last thing i needed was another job. This is especially important when buying from a privateparty seller. The soundboard is solid with sealed, hairline cracks with no separation of the ribs. I most highly recommend larry fine s the piano book brookstone press, 8005452022. The majority of components are produced in petrofs own factories which eliminates the need for most subcontractors. Buy piano party book a bastiens invitation to music by jane bastien isbn. Piano buyer the definitive guide to buying new, used, and. Christian bluthner of bluthner pianos, udo steingraeber of steingraeber pianos, dr. The book part consists of a collection of howto articles on the many aspects of.

Larry fine has 18 books on goodreads with 290 ratings. Journal of a piano teacher from new york to california. Fine names namesthe skinny on all available modern pianos you are apt to find in a dealers showroom, new and used. The action has minimal wear for a piano of its age. Indrek laul of estonia pianos, larry fine author of the piano book and piano buyers. The new fourth edition of larry fine s piano book is the most informative one yet. Print and download in pdf or midi life of the party shawn mendes. To me, the most valuable part of larry fine s book is the information on new pianos although he supplies lavish information. Larry fine is the author of the piano book, the standard consumer reference in the piano business.

He gave his money away to downandout actors, gambled and threw parties. Louis feinberg, known professionally as larry fine, was an american actor, comedian, violinist, and boxer, who is best known as a member of the comedy act the three stooges. I have enjoyed the three preceding editions immensely, but the fourth surpasses them all. There is information on piano moving and storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for steinways, and sales gimmicks to watch out for. How to determine the value of a used piano piano buyer. Nov 20, 2005 a piano isnt simply a musical instrument. But still we encourage you to venture out on your own and research for yourself about what a grey market piano is.

Nov 01, 2000 if you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. His trademark hair had its origin, according to rumor, from his first meeting with healy. According to larry fine s piano book yamaha pianos are in the high performance category with their s series grands, in the better quality consumer grade pianos with their c series grands and japanese built uprights, and in the consumer grade pianos with their gb1, gc1, etc. Fine was easily recognized in the stooge features by his hairdo, bald on top with lots of thick, bushy, curly red hair around the sides and back. This bible of the piano marketplace is indispensable to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional players alike. The piano book by larry fine, 9781929145010, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The piano book by larry fine not the same of 3stooges fame, i take it, is a mustread if you are thinking of buying a piano.

If there is to be a piano in your future, the single indispensible reference is the piano book by larry fine. Larry fine fine in disorder in the court born louis feinberg october 5, 1902 philadelphia, pennsylvania, u. Larry could also play piano, clarinet, and saxophone. Shawn mendes life of the party sheet music for piano. Armed with this book, a consumer takes a big step towards getting the most. Fine had just wet his hair in a sink, and it dried oddly as they talked.

Sep 20, 2012 piano book quality comparo larry fine 1. Here is an excerpt from larry fine, the piano book which explains more about this subject. Its fine furniture, often the most expensive piece in a home. The bottom line is we are completely confident in any piano that we sell. Larry fine is a registered piano technician and a member of the piano technicians guild who has been involved in the field of piano technology for more than 35 years. It is in excellent condition, lightly played maybe once a month, kept tuned, not even a fingerprint, has not been used as a table to keep stuff on. The piano book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in hundreds of thousands of pianos are bought and sold each year, yet most people buy a piano with only the vaguest idea of what to look for as they make this major purchase. If you are buying a new piano, you also need to buy the yearly supplement book current version is 20012002 annual supplement to the piano book, also by larry fine. Piano book quality comparo larry fine linkedin slideshare. Noah adams, host of nprs all things considered the piano book is a musthave resource, no matter what kind of music you play, or what kind of piano you own or intend to buy. Get cost estimates, contact pros, and even book the joball for no cost. Larry fine is a registered piano technician member of the piano technicians guild and has been involved in the field of piano technology for over 20 years. You can read current and past issues below each issue of intune contains tid bits about the piano, interesting posts on our piano forums, concert information, upcoming piano forums parties and tours, specials in our online piano accessories store, and other piano related news. With hundreds of thousands of copies sold, the piano book is a wellknown brand name within the piano field.