Cookie Consent by Free Privacy Policy Generator Update cookies preferences

Oakham Rutland England

Oakham

Browse Locations England » Rutland » Oakham


Featured Listings

  • Thornhill Pianos

    24 Coronet Stree
    Haggerston
    Bridport Place, London N16HD
    England

    Thornhill Pianos is a family business selling and

  • Forsyth Brothers Limited

    126 Deansgate
    Manchester, Greater Manchester M3 2GR
    England

    Forsyth Brothers Limited offers an unrivalled

  • Tyneside Piano Company

    34 Wellhead Terrace
    Ashington, Northumberland NE638PA
    England

    With a fine selection of only the best new pianos

  • Clement Pianos

    Lenton Boulevard
    Nottinghamshire NG7 2BY
    England

    Over many years, we have carefully selected what

  • Bluthner Piano Centre

    10 Portman Square
    Baker Street
    Marylebone, London W1H 6AZ
    England




Did You Know Piano Facts

1157
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.