1. By: Alexandra Bercik 2/7/11

2. The piano has over 2,500 parts It is an instrument that uses strings

3. Vertical/Upright Pianos Types of Pianos Grand Pianos

4. Concert Grand – largest Half Concert Grand Parlour Grand Drawing Room Grand Professional Grand Living Room Grand Baby Grand Upright Vertical Studio Console Spinet -Smallest Pianos Sizes

5. A piano is played using a keyboard and keys. When you press a key, it causes a felt-covered hammer to hit strings That causes it to vibrate, making the sound Releasing the key stops the noise

6. The piano can be played solo or with two people It is played in home, churchs, bands, and other musical groups

7. The word piano is from the word pianoforte Pianoforte is an Italian word

8. The piano is known as The King of Instruments That the average size piano has about 230 strings Pianos are basically thousands of pieces of wood glued together

9. Studies show that children who learn piano tend to do better in school. Piano players have better hand and eye coordination Also people who play the piano normally have better social skills