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This definitive manual describes how to "prepare" a piano properly (for compositions by John Cage and other composers for prepared piano) without damaging the instrument. The book includes numerous photos, diagrams, drawings, "Checklist for a Basic Preparation Kit", "Where to Obtain Materials", an annotated list of compositions for prepared piano, etc. Second American Edition, revised and expanded. - Author website.
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