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Gourock Strathclyde Scotland

Gourock

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    Marble Arch, London W2 2DZ
    England

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    Bloomsbury, London WC1X 8TU
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    Iden
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    Established since 1984, we are situated at the

  • Horsham Piano Centre

    1 Queen Street
    Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5AA
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    The Horsham Piano Centre was established in 1980




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.