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Classical Recording
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Classical Recording

by Caroline Haigh, John Dunkerley, Mark Rogers
October 2020
Intermediate to advanced
410 pages
12h 30m
English
Focal Press
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Chapter 5

The piano

There is perhaps no other instrument that quite so divides opinion regarding the best way in which to record it, and there are, of course, many ways to go about it. This chapter aims to provide an overview of the features of the instrument and the principles involved in recording it, and then looks in some detail at the well-tried and trusted method originally developed by Decca engineers that is behind so many wonderful piano recordings. Many engineers with experience of other techniques are naturally sceptical of this approach and find it hard to believe that it could or would work. The best way to decide is to try it and make your own judgement.

The main focus of this chapter will be on grand pianos, and in particular ...

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