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Richard Smith

4A Green Street
Willingham
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24 5JA
England

Very experienced and reliable tuition

Children and adults

Classical training; also jazz and pop repertoire

Consistently impressive exam results...

Brian Farley

Tacet-in-Cherrygates
Hadstock
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 4NU
England

Cocktail Pianist for a wedding, birthday or special occasion - all music styles. East Anglia and S.E. UK. Highly experienced professional in TV, ...

Piano Lessons for all ages


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
England

I am an experienced classical piano teacher and a fully qualified secondary school teacher. My lessons are always fun & challenging - even for ...

Jamie Smith

3 Meadow Cottages
Horseheath
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 4QB
England

Jamie has worked as a lecturer and pianist internationally, performing as a soloist and chamber musician in many concert halls worldwide.

Jamie Smith

3 Meadow Cottages
Horseheath
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21 4QB
England

Jamie Smith was born in Wales and whilst still at school he studied part-time at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He later read music at ...

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Did You Know Piano Facts



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.