The strips at the back to support the shelf brackets must be hollowed out if of wood, or bent if of iron, to allow the lid to open easily when required for tuning purposes, etc.

To apply this shelf to a piano fitted with a whole lid, a modified system of fixing will be required. from the sides, a strip of woollen cloth being placed between the iron and the wood to prevent jarring should the screws work loose. These pianos are usually fitted with a turnover, or overhanging music desk, which, when wanted for use, necessitates the uplifting of the front portion of the lid and consequent. The two strips to support the shelf brackets should be securely screwed to those that are 9 in. The shelf illustrated here is intended to be fixed on a piano fitted with a half lid: this extends only half-way back, with a long hinge running from end to end. Whether the piano is furnished with a canvas or gauze backing, it should be an easy matter to locate the bracings, which may consist of five or seven uprights forming the framework. classical 398 pop 385 romantic 300 sonata 191 piano 187 various original works 175 baroque 140 etude 114. high, will add to the effectiveness instead, fretwork panels might be used. Atop-heavy appearance must be avoided, and a spindle gallery, 2in. To write out specific practice spots as home assignments during students lessons.

above the top by cast- iron or wood brackets as shown in the illustration, or by the use of ornamental shelf brackets such as can be obtained at most ironmongers'. Encourage students to compose by supplying them with the resources to get started. The shelf should be the same size as the top A, with a moulded edge corresponding to that on the lid 7/8 in. it will, moreover, tend to do away with that loss or heaviness of tone often due to the storage of articles on the top of the piano. The shelf illustrated will obviate this annoyance, and will at least minimise the jarring noises which generally result from utilising the top of the instrument for the display of ornaments, etc. The official video for Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick AstleyTaken from the album ‘Whenever You Need Somebody’ deluxe 2CD and digital deluxe out 6th May. These pianos are usually fitted with a turnover, or overhanging music desk, which, when wanted for use, necessitates the uplifting of the front portion of the lid and consequent upsetting of any articles or music placed thereon. The shelf illustrated here is intended to be fixed on a piano fitted with a half lid: this extends only half-way back, with a long hinge running from end to end.

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