When you press a key, the hammer rises and then falls to strike a string that is tuned to a certain musical note. These keys can be made of a variety of materials, though the white keys were once made almost exclusively of ivory.Įach of the keys on a piano keyboard is attached to a small wooden hammer covered in felt. Each acoustic piano contains a set of up to 88 black and white keys that you press in order to produce the music of the piano.
The keyboard is perhaps the most recognizable part of any piano. Knowing these can help you understand the instrument more fully, making you a better player. Every acoustic piano, from older upright to brand new concert grand have certain parts in common. Whether you’re a piano enthusiast, beginner player, or hoping to have a career performing maintenance on these fantastic instruments, it’s important to understand the basic parts of a piano.
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