A Backwards piano?

[Rick Osborne]

Hello list,

N.P.R. did an article on Morning Edition several years ago.  The  
reason I can recall this so well is that it was such a neat concept  
for left-handed pianists.  I also remember hearing about a concert  
given by a left-hand performer which was intended as a demonstration  
of that piano.
As a piano instructor, I believe we right-handed should, even if it  
were just once in a lifetime, have the opportunity to play such an  
instrument.  Maybe it would afford us a better understanding of how  
left-handed students feel trying to play so much of the melody with  
the weaker hand instead of the stronger one.  Just a thought.

Rick Osborne
rve at bvunet.net
www.rickosborne.net


On Sep 30, 2007, at 4:27 PM, Andrew and Rebeca Anderson wrote:

> According to Fine in the '07-'08 Supplement pg28, Bluthner has  
> built a piano that is completely "backwards" especially for left- 
> handed pianists.  It apparently was showcased in a concert where  
> the pianist only had a few hours to practice (I'd like to meet him/ 
> her.)  This piano is reported to be available by special order in  
> 6'10", and 9'2" sizes.
>
> Andrew Anderson

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