Piano

History of the Piano

By dalbeykate
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    Piano History

  • Cristofori Piano

    Cristofori Piano

    Marks the beginning of the piano, even though there were other keyboard instruments before this. Cristofori music
  • The Square Piano

    The Square Piano

    The Square piano was the mainstay of the piano industry at the turn of the century. Steinway Square Piano
  • Lengerer and Hoffman Viennese pianos

    Lengerer and Hoffman Viennese pianos

    Viennese pianos were known for their light clear tone and light action. 1800 music
  • Erard Piano

    Erard Piano

    The English developed their pianos into bigger more substantial instruments with a larger tone. 1850 Erard piano
  • Modern Piano

    Modern Piano

    Piano as we know it today 1859 Steinway