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Piano History
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Cristofori Piano
Marks the beginning of the piano, even though there were other keyboard instruments before this. Cristofori music -
The Square Piano
The Square piano was the mainstay of the piano industry at the turn of the century. Steinway Square Piano -
Lengerer and Hoffman Viennese pianos
Viennese pianos were known for their light clear tone and light action. 1800 music -
Erard Piano
The English developed their pianos into bigger more substantial instruments with a larger tone. 1850 Erard piano -
