- Joachim Leonardy |
How is a Grand Piano constructed and how does this influence the interaction between construction and sound? Can you have an idea of the sounding capacities of an instrument by just looking at is shape? Do you expect all details you find in pianos have been part of a big plan? Can repair be an improvement? Can you influence the speed of sound? Curious? Questions? We are happy to meet you!
Main topics:
Strong Back
· bracing / Rim / rim press
Iron Frame
too light or heavy
Broken plate / Repair
Relationship between plate and bracing
Soundboard
shape and size / design
Bridge shapes
Ribs
Bridge cuts and areas in the soundboard
Frequencies in the soundboard
Regulation of and regulating the speed of sound
Thickness of board / Tapering
Soundboard separations and deformation
Deformation by stringing
Sounding areas
Mensur
Scale Design and Sound board design work together
Rebuilding and changing scale design
Incorrect plate and bridge location
Crown and Downbearing
Enhancement through tension
Duplex
Controle
Speaker: Joachim Leonardy ... Who doesn't know him?!
In his professional life, Joachim Leonardy is accompanied by wings of all kinds and is particularly appreciated by all seminar participants due to his high level of knowledge.
Already in his teaching company, the Musikhochschule des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken, the focus was on the handling of grand pianos. Here he was able to gain a lot of valuable experience with professional pianists and by supervising concerts.
He then deepened his experience for eight years at the renowned Piano-Fischer company, Schorndorf, where he worked in service, workshop, sales and concert service.
In order to complete his knowledge after his extensive practical experience in the professional piano and grand piano sector, he switched to production. At Seiler, Kitzingen, his tasks included the further development of all instruments and management of the entire production.
Quotes from his students:
"He is always able to explain down to the last detail the physical laws that underlie grand piano regulation and that the piano maker can consciously apply at will."
"All in all, this grand piano mechanics seminar was very helpful for piano makers who have so far only worked on pianos or for whom the topic of grand piano mechanics has simply been neglected so far. But also for those who wanted to check, supplement or refresh their existing knowledge, it was very good and comprehensive."
"The Swiss Army Knife of Piano Making"
Since 2008, Joachim Leonardy has been successfully contributing his experience to JAHN Pianoteile. In addition, he is active in the field of consulting for well-known German piano manufacturers in grand piano and piano service.