1. Hobbies & Games

Parts of the Piano

Learn about the parts of the piano, inside and out.
  1. Piano Keyboard
  2. Piano Strings


Piano Foot Pedals: An Illustrated Walk-Through

Only two piano pedals are universally standard, while the third has become misunderstood and forgotten. Learn what they do and how they're notated in sheet music.

The Bizarre History of the Piano Pedals

While the modern piano was receiving its final touches, the evolution of the piano pedal continued; learn about the three standard foot pedals, and how they became what they are today.

Reverse Keyboard

One meaning of "reverse keyboard" is seemingly absurd; the other refers to something aesthetically intriguing! Read more.

Transposing Keyboard

Learn how transposing keyboards work, and why they were once very necessary.

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