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    13 The Broadway
    Woodham
    New Haw, Surrey KT15 3EU
    England

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    126 Meadfield Rd
    Langley
    Langley, Berkshire SL3 7JF
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    Bridport Place, London N16HD
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    83 Southbury Road
    Enfield
    Enfield, London EN1 1PJ
    England

    Digital Piano, Upright & Grand Pianos, Rent-to-Buy

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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.