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History of the Piano

Discover where, when, why and how the piano was invented! Find out what 'piano' means and why it's really many instruments in one with your About Guide to piano - Mel McIntyre!

Invention of the Piano (1) The Piano in History (6)

The Piano in Pictures
Scroll down the page to see how the piano has changed in appearance since its invention some 300 years ago.

The Story of the Piano
The story of the piano is the story of a superstar. Find out how it came to be loved by princes and paupers alike.

One of Cristofori's First Pianos
A look at how the first pianos would have looked. This one was built by Bartolomeo Cristofori, the man who invented the piano in the first place.

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