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Robin Hood's Bay North Yorkshire England

Robin Hood's Bay


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  • Elite Pianos

    126 Meadfield Rd
    Langley
    Langley, Berkshire SL3 7JF
    England

    Used and new acoustic and digital piano

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    38 Joel Street
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    Northwood, London HA6 1PA
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    We are importers and distributors of new and

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    Charles Foulds opened the first Foulds shop in

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    111-113 Ewell Road
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    We are one of the largest retailers of both new




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.