An Illustrated Tour of the Piano

What Happens When You Press A Key

Photo by Mel McIntyre

When you press a key on a piano, a hammer is thrown forward towards a string. The harder you press, the stronger the hammer hits the string, and the louder the sound you produce.

Index: An Illustrated Tour of the Piano

1. The Piano
2. The Keyboard
3. The Hammers
4. The Strings
5. The Iron Frame
6. The Pedals
7. The Tuning Pegs
8. What the Soft Pedal Does
9. What the Damper Pedal Does
10. What Happens When You Press A Key