Why are Steinways considered the best pianos?
I think the best way for you to find the answer to your question is to watch the movie Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037. This is an award winning film that speaks with Steinway technicians in the Astoria Factory. You will see how the piano is built from selecting of wood, to bending of the cabinet to stringing, shaping hammers, building the sound board, etc. It is the most thorough example of what Steinway does and no other piano builder with the exception of a few do. Not only will you see how they are built you will hear testimonies from major artists regarding the Steinway instrument. I highly recommend this film to any musician – pianist or not. It is one thing to say that Steinway instruments have better tone but does anyone here really know why it does? This film will answer that question and go into thorough detail about the instrument. The website is: www.notebynote.com Edit; I agree with Glinzek… Alaskan Sitka Spruce is still used and if you watch the movie Note By
