Piano Servicing for Eastern CT and Western RI

Here are some piano related links that I found to be worthy of valuable information for various categories. There's info on piano tuning, history of the piano, some composers, major piano makers, help on finding the age of your piano, and even some help on buying and selling a piano. Enjoy these links and be sure to return here for additional links.

Be sure to visit the Music Center of Norwich, an authorized Fender dealer, for musical instruments, instrument lessons, and sheet music. Located in the Yantic area of Norwich, CT. Tell them Rich the Piano Tuner sent you.

Piano History and Development

• Concert Pitch Piano: Virtual Piano Museum with links on history of the piano and players of the piano.
• The Player Piano Page: History of the Player Piano.
• A440 Piano Service: Piano History.
• Get-Piano-Lessons.com: Piano History: The Complete Story.
• Guide to Pianos: Piano History, Players, Lessons. (thanks to Jacob C. for contributing this site)

Current Piano Manufacturers

• Yamaha Pianos: fine pianos from Japan used by many professional artists.
• Young Chang Pianos: sweet sounding pianos of South Korean origin.
• Ritmüller Pianos: noted to be one of the best sounding and playing pianos today for a fraction of the cost of some competitors.
• Kawai Pianos: distinguished pianos developed originally by Koichi Kawai in Japan.
• Samick Music Corporation: family of brands under this name include- Samick, Kohler & Campbell, Wm. Knabe, Pramberger, Sohmer, Remington.
• Pearl River Pianos: owns Ritmüller and currently sells a butterfly top grand piano which is interesting.
• Steinway Pianos: makers of Steinway & Sons, Boston, and Essex pianos and known as an industry standard for many, many years.
• Baldwin Pianos: owned by Gibson and well known for many years.
• Mason & Hamlin Pianos: establshed in 1854 and known for their rich tone.
• Story & Clark Pianos: owned by QRS Music who also makes Gulbansen pianos. Story & Clark now have an optional keyboard with colored, lighted sharp keys.

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Find the Age of Your Piano

• Blue Book of Pianos: reference the serial number of your piano and find out how old your piano is.
• Besbrode Pianos: references for a limited number of piano manufacturers, but always adding more to their page.
• You may also Email Rich with the make, style, and serial number of your piano and I'll see if I can get you the age. Additionally, you could try finding a website for your piano make and see if they have a serial number reference table.

Info on Buying or Selling a Piano

• WoodStock Piano and Music: located in Woodstock, CT; sell pianos and offer music instruction.
• Piano Finders: piano appraisals, sales, and info.
• Piano Exchange: get help finding a piano or advertise your piano for sale online.
• Amadeus Piano Company, Inc.: list your piano for sale online.

Composer Biographies

• PBS.org: detailed composer biographies
• Best Piano Lessons.com: biographies of 9 selected composers.

Lessons and Movers

• The Piano Resource Directory: research piano lessons and piano movers by state.

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