Schiedmayer piano history book

This page is at best, only a miniatlas but is still a useful reference point. The first schiedmayer piano was built around 1735 still early days in the history of the piano. Schiedmayer pianos for sale buy a schiedmayer piano at. There are four types of vertical pianos, based on piano height.

Elaborate fretted music desk, carvings and neo romantic engravings on the cabinet. Im hoping i might get some advice on pricing and selling my schiedmayer. I recently tuned an american piano that was sold at some time in johannesburg, but is now in lincolnshire. Indian schiedmayer gordon bell pianos pianoforte tuners. Schiedmayer for sale down below you will find a list of 41 instruments schiedmayer. Their pianos were highly regarded a full history can be found on their website click here. It is listed as a square grand with an estimated auction price of between. Balthasar schiedmayer built his first clavichord in erlangen as early as 1735.

We have a team of professional inhouse tuners, please book here. We have music books of the period containing a number of fullpage ads for dalmaine. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Faksimile transkription ubersetzung the notebook of johann david schiedmayer and his son johann lorenz. If you are interested in this schiedmayer piano, give us a call on 01 244 8344 and ask for steven leeming who will be happy to discuss your requirements. Whether youre looking for a grand piano for chamber music recitals or jazz concert performances, or an upright piano for a school or home setting, we have literally hundreds of options for you to peruse. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs very rare and imposing grand piano by germanys oldest piano maker. Pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano.

A customer of mine, george mathers was able to provide the history and provenance from 1998 auction notes written by its previous owner alfred m. Erwin muller schiedmayer was established at wurburg in 1874. This list also includes names of old instruments which are no longer in production. Nov 21, 2012 posts about schiedmayer upright piano written by besbrodepianos. A 1980, steinway model b grand piano with a polished, black case. The schiedmayer family has been active for nearly 300 years in the manufacture of keyboard instruments. In 1944, the two schiedmayer factories in stuttgart suffered a similar fate, but the archives of j. Johann lorenz schiedmayer was born in erlangen in 1786, the son of the piano maker johann david schiedmayer. History and development of the modern piano renner usa. How to care for your piano temperature and humidity advice buying advice steinway piano investment piano makers piano maker history piano reference serial numbers types of. 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.

The fortepiano writings of streicher, dieudonne, and the. 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. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. In any case, it was a german piano, made by schiedmayer and soehne of stuttgart, and 1809 was added to the manufacturers monogram. A reprint of the booklet was published in 1994 by elianne schiedmayer. The first instrument maker in the family was balthasar schiedmayer 17111781, an organ and piano maker in erlangen, who built his first instrument in 1735. In 1824, dieudonne and schiedmayer published a small booklet, a short introduction to the proper knowledge and care of fortepianos including their playing, tuning and maintenance, in particular those made in the stuttgart workshop of dieudonne and schiedmayer. This article is a list of piano brand names from all over the world. Schiedmayerand soehne piano serial number reference. A book was published about the broadwood archives in 2006, and they had. Schiedmayer continually developed and improved the celesta instrument and decided in 1980 to specialize solely in the production and sale of celestas. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. He had 3 sons adam schiedmayer made pianos in his own right.

Most cases are rosewood or black, and can be decorative. This piano is currently located in a show home, but is available for purchase. The height of the piano makes no difference in the floor space needed but it makes a major difference in the quality of sound the piano produces. Media in category schiedmayer instruments the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Older yamaha and kawai grands from about 1970 to 1985 are excellent and more consistent than more recent ones, with the exception of the top of the range newer ones which are also excellent. Schiedmayer is a german family firm that started making keyboard instruments in 1735. Gordon bell pianos this schiedmayer piano has a story that wouldnt be out of place in a childrens fairytale. Hudson valley news isacoff follows the piano into the. The 1899 antique giraffe style upright piano in mahogany. Used and new schiedmayer list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. 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.

This authoritative and entertaining book tells the story of the steinway piano company and the people behind it. The history and development of the modern piano the piano is the most popular musical instrument in the world. In wurtenburgstuttgart, germany, the schiedmayer piano was born in 1809, at the time of and in the area of the dawn of the industnal revolution. Jan 01, 2011 a celebration of the piano pianist and author stuart isacoff begins his new book, a natural history of the piano.

After 1984 schiedmayer pianos were made both by kemble in the uk and kawai in japan. In 1806 he moved to vienna, continuing his training under andreas and nannette streicher. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between. Also included is a transcription and translation of a related, previously unpublished workshop notebook of johann david and johann lorenz schiedmayer. With over 250 pianos on display ready to play and compare, we are one of the uks largest retailers.

Johann cristoff schiedmayer made clavichords in the eighteenth century. It is a rare event in the history of musical instrument manufacturing that members of the same family have dedicated themselves to a continually evolving craft for an uninterrupted 300 years. Every day, we supply unique information to help enquiries from around the world, and although piano history may be a minority interest, a minority in the whole world is a lot. A 1900, schiedmayer grand piano with an artdeco case inlaid with mother of pearl, lapis lazuli and malachite in geometric designs. Including new wrest plank, new strings, new hammers and fully rebuilt action, recrowned soundboard and repolished case work. As a concert instrument and the primary musical instrument in private homes, the piano enjoys a long and colorful history as an important source of inspiration and pleasure for both professional and amateur musicians. Our family piano has 85 years of history to play out.

In contrast to his brother johann david, he left no shop record book listing the number, kind. It has come to our attention that this piano is not really a schiedmayer, but was influenced by ibach a german piano builder and was made by. Summary published to commemorate the 200th anniversary, in june 2009, of the founding of the piano firm of dieudonne and schiedmayer in stuttgart, this work provides for the first time translations of two early germanlanguage fortepiano manuals. Grand pianos can be rented at 3% of the purchase or 5% with option to purchase.

Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. An exact date does not really make any material difference to an assessment but to be within 2 to 5 years is accurate enough to give an informed report on. So layered with anecdote that it reads like a novel or a good biography. The schieddaayer srore was on the town square, near other quality piano builders. Three of his sons also learned the art of piano making. Cast iron frame with what looks like ivory keys, two key covers missing as per photo. Schiedmayer is the name of a german instrumentmanufacturing family.

The height of a vertical piano is measured from the floor to the top of the piano. Antique upright overstrung piano by schiedmayer and soehne of stuttgart in fine burr walnut veneer with some superficial marks to top covers. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The piano dates from between 1877 to 1883, its in good working order for its age and nothing a good tune up wouldnt fix im sure. Schiedmay, schiedmayer, schiedmayer, piano, pianos,serial,number,serial number,age,reference,information, history, pianos,leeds,uk, buy a piano. It is also highter except for older uprights that have the swing style music desk that folds away inside the piano. The art of building pianos, harmoniums and celestas was passed down from generation to generation. An antique, schiedmayer upright piano with an exquisite, burr walnut case. Information about muller schiedmayer used pianos, their history and manufacture. This schiedmayer piano was created designed by peter behrens. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Either 7455 or 10960 these two numbers are stamped on the top edge of the left side of the casing.

Kawai pianos kawai america corporation kawai canada music. Schiedmayer piano serial number reference all piano enquiries call steven on 01 244 8344 or email. Balthasar schiedmayer, clavichord maker, produced his first piano in 1735. May 10, 2010 michael demonstrating how wonderful this piano sounds. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Schaum piano course has been newly revised with 100 percent new engravings and typesetting, color highlighting for concept emphasis, updated song titles and lyrics, and fullcolor illustrations. The english piano maker john broadwood 17321812 was the first to develop the present heavier, more sonorous instrument.

Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. 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. Adam achatius schiedmayer 17451817 was a piano maker in erlangen. Schiedmayer pianos information roberts pianos oxford.

For more than a century the piano has occupied a dominant place in music and society. He learned his trade in his fathers workshop, and continued operating the enterprise after his fathers death in 1805. Schiedmayer pianos from all eras are today prized by connoisseurs for their. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. For details of yamaha grand pianos please see the yamaha page. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. His grandson johann lorenz schiedmayer founded the company schiedmayer together with carl dieudonne in 1809 in stuttgart. Our available schiedmayer pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. A schiedmayer grand piano with an artdeco case inlaid with mother of pearl, lapis lazuli and malachite in geometric designs. Established in 1735 as a keyboard instrument manufacturer, it is still active today as a family business. The instrument, the music, the musiciansfrom mozart to modern jazz and everything in between isacoff, stuart on. List of books and articles about piano history online. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The fortepiano writings of streicher, dieudonne, and the schiedmayers.

Updated and revised by the author to include recent developments, this book. The business produced quality pianos until the 1940s, with production at 11,000 in 1880 and 127,000 in 1984. 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. Fly me to the moon 1889 schiedmayer upright piano youtube. Established in 1735 as a keyboard instrument manufacturer, it is still active.

I believe it may have been built in 1969 or soon thereafter. The music desk is adjustable except on some cheaper modern baby grand pianos such as the yamaha gb1 or gp1 by sliding it forwards or backwards, accommodating both short and longsighted people. Their pianos were well made, with a stunning build quality and especially an impressive musicality for a small brand. Schiedmayer are highly respected in the trade, most of those in the uk dating between 1890 and 1920. Laurence, i am fascinated about the comments rick makes about the closure of. Schiedmayer, which was already producing concert grand pianos, harmoniums and upright pianos, began making celestas as early as 1890. Johann david schiedmayer succeeded balthasar, and was succeeded by johan lorenz schiedmayer. Here, ehrlich traces the instruments fascinating history from the fortepiano of mozarts time, and the victorians household orchestra and god, to the most sophisticated modern products of the japanesemanufacturers. Featuring kawais new grand feel iii keyboard action, contemporary cabinet designs, and an updated lcd touchscreen ui with sister piano remote control app, the new kawai concert artist ca series ca99 and ca79 capture the essence of playing a fine concert grand piano while offering the finest in digital piano performance. This is why piano technicians and property appraisers apply several criteria to value used pianos.

His son johann erhard schiedmayer was a piano maker as well. Im trying to make sense of a particular piano that i have the opportunity to buy. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Hello, im new to the forum and relatively new to the world of pianos. Unfollow schiedmayer to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Trying to find out some history behind it, so took it apart and found 1596 stamped. The firm no longer make pianos but continues to make celeste and is still in the same family. Balthazar schiedmayer started out in 1735 in erlangen near stuttgart, germany, where he made his first pianos. As one of the oldest keyboard manufacturers in the world, schiedmayer has had many famous customers including franz listz, and p. Schiedmayer pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Fully rebuilt antique grand piano by schiedmayer in rosewood polish. Pianomart offers an impressive selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. Schiedmayer celesta gmbh company history since 1735.