- The piano was invented in 1698 by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
- There are over 12,000 parts in a piano.
- Most pianos have two to three pedals.
- There are many different types of pianos including vertical, spinet, console, studio, upright and grand pianos.
- The types of grand pianos are petite, baby, medium, parlor, ballroom and concert.
- Almost every modern piano has 36 black keys and 52 white keys.
Famous Pianists Include:
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Franz Liszt
- Ray Charles
- Jerry Lee Lewis
- Vladimir Horowitz
- Martha Argerich
Website on learning notes and piano lessons: http://pianolessonsinyourhome.com/lessons/kids-corner/#
<-----Upright Piano
<------Grand Piano
<----Ludwig van Beethoven
<----Ray Charles
This music video features singer Alex Lambert playing all different kinds of pianos throughout New York City
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