The origin of the piano:

The piano originated in Italy in the 17th century. It is a keyboard instrument that uses a keyboard as a controller and uses string vibration to produce sound. Its invention is associated with a variety of technical and artistic traditions, including stringed instrument making, keyboard design, and mechanical technology.

Extended information:

1. Beautiful and unique piano tone

The piano is considered to be one of the most expressive and musical keyboard instruments. Its tone is considered to be the perfect combination of the beauty of art and the beauty of mechanical engineering. Sound is produced by vibrating piano strings and is controlled by the keyboard.

2. Piano design innovation

Early keyboard instruments included pipe organs, harps, etc., but they all had problems such as air leakage and insufficient pitch accuracy. It was not until 1698 that the Italian watchmaker Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano. The first piano he built from parts of other instruments in the same room has been lost.

3. The perfect internal structure of the piano

The piano has a composite structure of strings, keyboard and mechanical bridge. The strings were tied to a wooden and metal bridge at one end and nailed to an iron frame at the bottom of the piano at the other end. The keyboard controller is connected to a mechanical bridge that enables elongated "hammers" to strike the strings, thereby producing sound.

4. The development history of the piano

At the beginning of the 18th century, pianos were only available in large and small sizes. In the late 19th century, with the advancement of the industrial revolution and changes in manufacturing processes, various forms such as the pull-over type, the three-legged support type, and the vertical type appeared. Since the 20th century, electronic pianos, digital pianos and other types have appeared. These pianos have richer sounds and functions.

5. The cultural influence of the piano

The piano is one of the representatives of popular classical music performances and is also an important champion of national culture. Many pianists have reflected their own cultural character and era style in their music, such as Chopin and Korean pianist Yundi Li. Pianos are also used in film soundtracks, song accompaniments and other occasions.