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    County Monaghan
    Republic of Ireland

    Piano Centre is the place for Yamaha and

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    Canton Place
    London Road
    Bath, Bristol BA1 6AA
    England

    A large selection of carefully selected new and

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    Cobham, Berkshire KT11 2LH
    England

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    Central Arcade
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 5BP
    England

    JG Windows Ltd is one the UK's longest established

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    39 Finch Road
    Douglas, Isle of Man IM12PW
    England

    Peter Norris Music has now been trading for 20

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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.