Instrument Purchase, Care, and Repair

Harpsichord Owners' Manual
The Web master of this site is a maker who sells custom-made instruments. He also provides information on how to maintain and take care of the harpsichord, with detailed advice on how to replace parts, such as the plectrum.

How Should I Take Care of My Piano?
The Piano Technicians' Guild maintains this page as a kind of public service. Not only does the page offer information on piano care and servicing, there are also helpful illustrations. Surfers can click on the hyperlinks for more detailed information in the technical bulletins. These bulletins offer advice on other piano topics like rebuilding, pitch raising, and voicing.

The Story of My Home Made Pipe Organ
The author of this article transformed himself from a music illiterate into a pipe-organ builder over his winter college break! Starting by experimenting with a vacuum-cleaner motor and two wooden tubes, he eventually built a pipe organ spanning four-and-a-half octaves. He also gives detailed illustrations, photos, and sample music clips.

Virtual Music School and Piano Clinic
Ever wanted to see how the mechanism of the piano works? This site offers illustrations and animations that explain the workings of a piano, 15 free online piano lessons, as well as a virtual piano that you can click on to ask questions about individual parts. The site also provides tips on buying and on what makes a suitable piano for the buyer.