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The reason for 88 keys on a piano
Why are there 88 keys on a piano? Why not 44, or 200? Let’s go back to the days before the piano, when composers wrote for the harpsichord, which has just 60 keys, and each key is ...
A standard piano has 88 keys: 52 white and 36 black. But who decided this number would be the norm, and why? The king of instruments has played a significant role in music history. From concertos and ...
Real users weigh in on how major electric piano and keyboard brands stack up -- based on feel, sound, and whether they’re ...
The piano is a favorite instrument for experienced musicians and beginners alike, but it has changed in the digital age. Approximately 234,000 digital pianos were sold in 2021, a 24% increase from ...
Roland has announced a new, “refreshed” version of its GO:PIANO 88. As you might expect, this improves on the previous model in a number of ways. However, somewhat strangely, its specs actually appear ...