Download or read book The Keyboard Stringing Guide written by Jean Louchet and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * NEW, SECOND EDITION (1st February 2010)* This is a technical book aimed at the design and restoration of pianos, fortepianos, harpsichords, clavichords. It contains all the useful theoretical tools and explanations (including new accurate formulas on overspun strings) in order to create a consistent stringing scheme. It is targeted at professional musicians, organologists, collectors, designers, restorers facing complex restoration projects, in particular when information about original stringing has been lost or altered. It will be of interest to any musician or scientist willing to better understand the design principles of cordophones in general.