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    Ambrose House
    20, Chapel Brow
    Preston, Lancashire PR5 2NE
    England

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    Eldon Place
    53 Preston New Road
    Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 6AY
    England

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    15 Leckey Road
    Ballinderry Upper
    Lisburn, County Antrim BT28 2QA
    Northern Ireland

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    30 Pepper Street
    Chester, Cheshire CH1 1DF
    England

    We supply all styles of Acoustic Piano, from

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    Colonial House
    Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9ST
    England

    We specialise in reconditioned and restored

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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.