Heinrich and his wife had nine children, who grew up in a home full of piano music. Their father always told the children about the distinct characteristics of piano. The Steinwegs set up a workshop whereHeinrich and his sons, C. F. Theodore, Heinrich Jr., Wilhelm, Carl and Albert worked very hard.Heinrich was a perfectionist, insistent that their pianos should be good enough for exhibition in Braunschweig. A grand piano and two upright pianos won the golden awards for the Steinwegs. These awards marked the establishment of a tradition for perfection and also meant that Steinway pianos would occupy the top in the market, as it was believed that Duke Braunschweig bought the grand piano for as much as 300 marks. ......