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  • Mclarens Pianos

    266 Clyde Street
    Glasgow, Lanarkshire G1 4JH
    Scotland

    Mclaren's is Glasgow's newest piano superstore

  • P. S. Pianos

    3 Canal Street
    Paisley, Renfrewshire PA1 2HD
    Scotland

    P. S. Pianos. A specalist piano shop. Being a

  • Peter Norris Music

    39 Finch Road
    Douglas, Isle of Man IM12PW
    England

    Peter Norris Music has now been trading for 20

  • Dawsons Music Ltd (Manchester)

    30 Portland Street
    Handforth, Greater Manchester M1 4GS
    England

  • Reidy's Home Of Music

    Feilden St
    Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1LN
    England

    Reidys home of Music was established in 1922 and

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Did You Know Piano Facts

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Around the middle of the twelfth century we find the keyed monochord, which was developed further, several strings being added, until eventually we recognize the clavichord. A tangent was fitted to the back of each key, which when raised contacted the single string, and facilitated simultaneous notes. The tangent acted as a bridge determining the speaking length of the string. A mute was fitted to the non-speaking length, so when the key was released the note stopped singing.