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The pianoforte was invented by
Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700. It was the first
keyboard instrument with the capability to play both soft (piano)
and loud (forte), hence the name. It was based on the harpsichord,
but with a brand new action consisiting of hammers operated by the
piano keys, which struck strings to produce the tone. The earliest
pianos were only 4 - 4 1/2 octaves (29 - 34 notes) long; today's
models have 88 keys. The design was continually improved until the
middle of the 19th century, when the piano became the instrument
which is still in use today. Our pianos combine the best modern
materials with classic design resulting in an instrument with a rich
tone and responsive touch suitable for pianists of every standard.
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