The Evolution of The Grand Piano

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  • Jan 1, 900

    Hammered Dulcimer

    Hammered Dulcimer
    The Hammered Dulcimer is known as the most ancient ancestor form of the piano, originated in Iran after the birth of Jesus Christ. The instrument features basic principles of the piano, such as striking multiple tuned strings with hammers to create sounds. http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/dulcimer.htm
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Clavichord

    Clavichord
    The Clavichord is known as the stringed keyboard, invented in the early 14th century. Similar to the modern piano, when as key is pressed on the Clavichord, a strip of vertical brass rises and strikes a pair of strings to produce sounds.
    https://www.britannica.com/art/clavichord
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Virginal

    Virginal
    The Virginal was first described in the early 14th century, popular in Shakespeare's time. Its single set of strings runs nearly parallel to the keyboard and when a key is pressed, a vertical rod of leather rises and plucks the string, creating a louder than the Clavichord.
    https://www.britannica.com/art/virginal

  • Spinet

    Spinet
    http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-music/spinet.htm

  • Upright Piano

    Upright Piano
    The upright piano, often referred as was designed in the early 18th century by Hawkins of Philadelphia and Mueller of Vienna. Upright pianos are more compact because the strings and frame are built vertically and perpendicular to the keyboard. Today, upright pianos are often consumed for their cheap prices and compactness.
    https://www.britannica.com/art/upright-piano

  • Harpsichord

    Harpsichord
    The Harpsichord was designed with increased tonal power by string length far greater than of the earlier forms. Innovators developed multiple keyboards with couplers and stops in the Harsichord to enable multiple stringers to be plucked at once.
    https://www.britannica.com/art/harpsichord

  • Modern Grand Piano

    Modern Grand Piano
    The Grand Piano encompasses all the classic and modern refinements of its predecessors. Furthermore, today's additional improvements and modifications to it contributed greatly to its musical range, depth, durability and stability. The Grand Piano has become one of the most popular and widely used musical instruments.
    https://www.britannica.com/art/grand-piano