Pianos

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"The piano is a widely-accepted and versatile instrument that has had a long history. It was invented at the end of the seventeenth century and was based on earlier stringed instruments such as the harp and the harpsichord, but it used a different technology to produce its sounds. There are several different types of piano differentiated by shape and size, all using the same basic mechanism to produce music.


The piano is essentially a combination of harp strings and a percussive keyboard system borrowed from the early organ. The early designs utilized a few strings serving a number of notes, much like the guitar with the use of fretting and moveable bridges to change tone. The number of strings was later increased, and the keyboard dulcimer was developed. This instrument was referred to as the clavicymbal or clavecin or..."

More papers on Pianos:

• Analytical Essay # 126721 : "Kawai America Corp. and Pianos"
• Research Paper # 49502 : "The History of the Piano"
• Book Review # 36779 : "Player Piano"

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