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About the Instrument

Here are links featuring various aspects about the piano as a musical instrument. You can learn about its different parts and features.

How Pianos Work -- How the keys make the hammers strike the strings and other information about how the piano works
A History of the Piano -- From 1709 to 1980
Piano FAQ -- Frequently asked questions about the piano
Purchasing & Caring for a Piano or Keyboard
The "Why" of the Piano -- Why was the piano invented?
Diagnosing the General Condition of Your Piano
Piano Tuning -- How it is done and who should do it
A Piano Timeline: A Chronological History -- A chronological timeline of the evolution of the piano
The Story of the Piano -- History, gallery, composers, pianists, and more!
Glossary of Terms -- From the "Bluebook of Pianos," here's a glossary of terms about the piano.