How Pianos Are Made In the early part of the 20th century, there were more than 300 piano makers in the U.S. Today there are about 15. Most pianos today are made in Japan. The piano is a stringed instrument with … Continue reading →
Four Tips to Picking the Perfect Piano So you, a family member, or maybe a friend loves their piano lessons so much that you’re looking for a new piano or a replacement instrument. If you have no idea where to … Continue reading →
If you or a family member are planning to take piano lessons, you’re going to need an instrument at home in order to practice. Like every big purchase, you must be armed with a lot of research before you purchase … Continue reading →
Most piano players are aware that the piano’s modern name is actually a shortened version of its original name, “pianoforte,” which is a compound of the Italian words for “soft” and “loud.” This name was given to the new instrument in order to differentiate it from its forbear instrument, the harpsichord, whose volume range is far less flexible than that of the piano.
Continue reading →There are 36 black and 52 white keys (88 total) on a piano. These keys trigger hammers inside the piano that strike the piano’s strings to produce sound. The white keys are a piano’s “natural” notes while the black keys are used for notes that are either sharp or flat. The first key (on the far left of the keyboard) is the note A and the last key (on the right), the note C.
Continue reading →Do You Think There Was a Fake Piano at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics?
Sure makes me wonder, the way the piano was jiggling like it was made of cardboard or plastic — real pianos don’t normally dance…plus, the pedal action looked suspicious.
I don’t know for sure, and maybe we’ll never know. What do you think?
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