The Manufacture Of Pianoforte Action : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120901897 : 1120901898 : 29 Jan 2010 : The Manufacture Of Pianoforte Action: Its Rise And Development is a book written by Bros and Strauch in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of the pianoforte action, which is the mechanism that produces sound in a piano. The authors provide a detailed account of the evolution of the pianoforte action from its earliest origins to the most modern designs. The book begins with a brief history of the piano and its predecessors, including the harpsichord and clavichord. It then delves into the various components of the pianoforte action, such as the keys, hammers, and dampers, and explains how they work together to produce sound. The authors also discuss the different types of pianoforte actions, including the English, Viennese, and American actions, and provide detailed descriptions of each.Throughout the book, Bros and Strauch provide numerous illustr