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  • Michael Boyd - Pianolas

    Orchards Farm
    Iden
    Rye, East Sussex TN31 7XB
    England

    Established since 1984, we are situated at the

  • Cheshire Pianos

    Woodacre Farm
    Warrington Road
    Lymm, Cheshire WA139BT
    England

    As well as a large selection of New and

  • A.Hanna & Sons Pianos LTD

    94 Kingston Road
    Wimbledon
    Merton, London SW19 1LA
    England

  • B Sharp Pianos

    Baptist Church
    Wordsworth Rd
    Stoke Newington, London N16 8DA
    England

    New and used sales,short and long term hire with

  • The Piano Gallery

    13-15 London Street
    Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7AE
    England

    At the Piano Gallery, we stock a wide range of new

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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.