Piano
Instrument Family
Percussion
Reads
Treble and Bass Clef
Modern Instrument Invented
Early 1700s
Fun Facts
- The first piano was made in Italy.
- The piano has 88 keys.
- The piano commonly featured with an orchestra is called the ‘Grand Piano.’
- You play the piano with your hands and your feet. Your hands play the ‘keys’ while your feet push the ‘pedals.’
Famous Orchestral Works Featuring the Piano
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2
Watch Columbus Symphony Associate Pianist Caroline Hong introduce the piano!
Upcoming Columbus Symphony Concerts Featuring the Piano
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