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The Book of the Piano
by Gill, Dominic (editor)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
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About This Item
Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1981. Second Printing. Hardcover. A Second Printing that is Fine and housed in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket that bears some wear to the upper edges and general light scuffing ; The Book of the Piano is a compilation of essays on the history, development, and performance of the piano. The essays are written by leading experts in the field, and cover everything from early keyboard instruments to the latest in digital technology. The book is divided into four sections, each devoted to a different aspect of the piano: history, technique, performance, and the repertoire. This comprehensive volume is the perfect introduction to the world of the piano for both beginner and experienced players.; 4to; 288 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 59483
- Title
- The Book of the Piano
- Author
- Gill, Dominic (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Place of Publication
- Ithaca, New York
- Date Published
- 1981
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