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    Glasgow, Lanarkshire G2 3HQ
    Scotland

    Biggars Music, established in 1867, is Glasgow's

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    Central Arcade
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5BP
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    JG Windows Ltd is one the UK's longest established

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    Beamsley Hill
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    Unit 17 Chaucer Industrial Park, Watery Lane
    Sevenoaks
    Kemsing, Kent TN15 6PJ
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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.