Exhibit 23.1




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-11465 of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated February 18, 2000, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999.




/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 28, 2000