The Piano |
Listen to the sound of a Piano
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The Piano is a keyboard instrument derived from the harpsichord and the clavichord. It has the qualities of both a string and a percussion instrument. It is played when you press on the piano keys which produces sound by striking its inbuilt strings with felt hammers.
It is one of the most popular and versatile instruments in the world, used in most music genres. The word piano is a shortened form of the word pianoforte, which derives from the original Italian name for the instrument and means "soft-loud". |
A person who plays the Piano is called a Pianist. It is suitable for children from five upwards, although some may start earlier.
The three key Piano types are Upright Grand and Digital (including keyboards). |