Piano Accompanists Accompanying choirs, singers, violinists, and many other instruments for exams, recitals and competitions.
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This is a list of piano accompanists, accompanying singers, violinists, and many other instruments for exams, recitals, and competitions, sorted in county order. Click on your county and this will take you to your nearest accompanist.
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Hamburg Steinway model B grand dating from 1987
Ritmuller 118 Classic Traditional Upright Piano in
Morley 95cm modern upright piano in mahogany
Made 1969, 940xxx, Medium/Bright, £3390
Never use a piece of plain unadorned wood in a
Bentley 109cm modern upright piano Mahogany c1961
Bentley 109cm modern upright piano in mahoganyMorley 94cm modern upright piano Mahogany c1967
Morley 95cm modern upright piano in mahoganyBelton 130cm traditional upright piano black c1960
Belton 130cm traditional upright piano in black Ritmuller RS130cm Traditional Upright Piano in Samick SC300NST 119cm traditional upright piano
French Polishing and Pianos
French polishing is a wood finishing technique used on pianos that result in a very high gloss finish, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.
French polishing became prominent in the 18th century. In the Victorian era. There are some references to shellac in Europe as early as 1590, French polishing was most commonly used on expensive woods such as mahogany or walnut in order to preserve their beauty. Commonly French polished items at the time were impressive pieces of furniture or instruments because they were expected to look good at all times. The Pad is lubricated with oil that then becomes part of the overall finish. the oil helps to stop the pad from sticking and lifting previously applied layers of shellac. , Softer oils such as mineral oil will produce a glossier but less hard finish whereas more viscous oils such as walnut oil and olive oil will produce a more durable finish.
Cleaning French Polish and Pianos
If the item has been French polished, rubbing the surface with a soft, clean cloth is usually ample. You can also polish it now and then with a little wax or even with a tiny bit of furniture cream. Sticky marks should be removed immediately with a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water and then wrung out it needs to be damp, not soaking wet.