The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. Also included is history on bach as a performer and a teacher to aid in better understanding bachs works and. For more than a century the piano occupied a dominant place in music and society. In 1928 the firm was controlled by jacob henry beckers son, rudolph c. Antique pianos, grand pianos, upright pianos, square grands pianos, complex machines with thousands of moving parts, are also works of art. Throughout the piano manufacturing boom of the 19th century, the majority of piano manufacturing companies and factories in the state of. Submit an offer thank you for your interest in this instrument. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in g major transposable. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such is the case with part or patent numbers. A little known historical fact is that an albrecht piano was located in independence hall. Kreisler, fritz prelude and allegro in the style of pugnani for violin and piano duration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. Pianomart is the leading online resource for selling or buying grand, upright, baby grand and electric pianos. Title compositions for violin and piano composer becker, jean. The becker music studio is dedicated to providing the very best service, customized lesson plans, and musical education for you and your child. This is why piano technicians and property appraisers apply several criteria to value used pianos. Every genuine seiler piano embodies the knowhow and experience of four generations of the highly developed art of piano making.
One of his earliest research projects focused on marijuana use. The instrument, the music, the musicians from mozart to modern jazz and everything in between main by stuart isacoff isbn. With a beginning in 1911, the history of strombeckbecker and its founders, j. John joseph becker january 22, 1886 january 21, 1961 was an american composer of. To make an offer on this instrument, please submit your information in the requested fields below. 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. Pianos manufactured in the victorian era to the great depression. Poormann, a teacher of the tartu music school, recalls j. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Since 1849, the goal has been to achieve perfection. A celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano. Otoh if you wish to proceed on a roll of the dice, go for it. I spent over 3 hours last night looking for some basic information about how much i should sell my small upright piano for.
A viola part includes exercises and practice suggestions by doris preucil vol. Music appreciation, musicianship, and nurturing your childs musical development are my primary objectives. I have a becker upright piano and just wanting to know is. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument. Beckers 1963 book outsiders provided the foundations for labeling theory. In 1892, jacob henry becker established the becker brothers piano company. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value.
Steinway hh400 conceptual design of a model d artcase piano by l. Becker also wrote extensively on sociological writing styles and methodologies. After signing up to your membership i discovered my pianos actually worth a. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. Beckers book art worlds made important contributions to the. The becker brothers company was established in 1892 in new york. This list also includes names of old instruments which are no longer in production. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. We believe that our work is important for piano owners and lovers. Other recordings include piano works by howard skempton and a disc of l. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information. He recorded an album of alexander goehrs chamber and piano music on meridian 2008. Tantillo this guide listed below is designed to give information about specific american piano manufacturers and more, during the last 183 years or so.
Howard saul becker born april 18, 1928 is an american sociologist who has made major contributions to the sociology of deviance, sociology of art, and sociology of music. Pianos of utmost quality, built to the highest standards in the industry. List of piano manufacturers news newspapers books scholar jstor. It includes suggested articulation, dynamic, and fingering indications. In 1928 the firm was controlled by jacob henry becker s son, rudolph c. 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. Print and download lead me, lord sheet music composed by john d. Praise for stuart isacoffs a natural history of the piano.
I know i will play it as i took lessons for many years as a kid and want to go back to it. Becker company which was established in 1841 in russia. The history of the piano by elda dellinger nook book. Becker john joseph becker january 22, 1886 january 21, 1961 was an american composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, a conductor, a writer on music, and a music administrator. Seiler grand and upright pianos are far more than just top quality instruments. J becker piano built in saint petersburg, upright in black lacquer, serial number 403282. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. Bluebook of pianos the ages and historical records of pianos sold in america part ii. With three brass pedals, and matching black lacquer bench. A wonderful edition aimed at helping the pianist perform bachs music in a stylistically acceptable manner.
Many of these piano manufacturers have a very limited production, and are hand crafted by artisans. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now. Gavotte piano accompaniment youtube suzuki violin school. If your are looking for piano history or genealogy help, then this is the place for you. This book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the united states. This piano page is dedicated to piano ratings, piano care, piano construction and links to other piano based websites. To celebrate the 300th birthday of everyones fave instrument, author james parakilas has written a book at once awesome and astounding, a stunning cultural history, told in vivid detail and ample anecdotes and stunning color photographs, of the musical and social roles that the piano has played in its long and amazing career. Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. David dubal, author of the art of the piano every page of this book is filled with the poetry of isacoffs writing as he outlines the fascinating development of the piano and its effect on music tradition throughout the centuries.
Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. Although ernest child in his tools of the chemist relates that christopher becker was the pioneer american balance maker, it may be more correct to state that he was a pioneer in the united states in the making of scientific balances and to a certain extent, other scientific instruments. Most piano professionals have access to detailed information about these brands using a piano atlas to reference serial numbers, which are used. An overview of the important sociological contributions of howard s. Vocal baritone voice, piano an album of songs for studio and recital. Primarily for viola and piano the piano accompaniments in volume a cover the repertoire included in suzuki viola school, viola part volume 1 and. Becker, is entwined with wood products, toys, christian salvation, corporate changes, family, and finally, plastics and divestment of the toy line to a company that actually has a longer history than strombeckbecker. Jean becker may 11, 1833 october 10, 1884 was a prominent german violinist from mannheim in the grand duchy of baden. I tell you a secret about chopin, piano is his best friend. This article is a list of piano brand names from all over the world.
Its the only book about these pianos, as far as i know. Brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. Becker sheet music such as litany of the saints, lead me, lord, or click the button above to browse all john d. The only j becker that i know of is a horrible piano that is a service nightmare. Becker, noted jazz pianist and advocate for good writing. Call this one an important lesson in the key of life. This is only my opinion of the quality ranking of the various pianos and is not a definitive list of piano manufacturers. The names of pianos are arranged alphabetically in this book to ascertain the character and reliability of any instrument. An indispensable resource to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional pianists alike. Please note that this is a working list and not all data is complete. In addition to the above, books on the history of pianos, trade magazines, technical manuals. Becker brothers built high quality pianos in modest numbers and their instruments are not very common today. Daniel beckers playing has been heard frequently on bbc radio 3 and classic fm.
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. Piano manufacturers in new york between 1789 and 1911. The ages and historical records of pianos sold in america. 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. We are glad to consider reasonable offers on our instruments, but we do ask that these be serious inquiries only. Composed by marion prentice, john becker, joseph mcmanus, charles cadman, charles hawley, william baines, frederic lacey, james rogers, paul bliss, stephen foster 18261864, and anonymous. List of books and articles about piano history online. I have a becker upright piano and just wanting to know is it the same company as becker bros as i cannot find anything on just becker pianos. View our library of professional piano restoration services, online piano museum and collection of rare antique instruments for sale. Several novel types of the soundboard were considered. It wasnt till i stumbled across your piano calculator website that i finally got some answers. Their factories were located on 52nd street in new york city. Both pianos and player pianos were made at the factory located at new york city. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade.
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