Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S 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
March 7, 1997, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-k of Steinway Musical
Instruments, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 27, 1997