Piano

About the Sound and Character

The sound of a grand piano (or upright piano) is foundational, rich, and spans the entire frequency spectrum—from thundering, thunder-like basses to crystalline, transparent upper notes. Pedals allow the sound to merge into an endless echo or cut off instantly.

Structure and Features

A massive wooden body with an internal cast iron frame holding over 200 steel strings under a combined tension of dozens of tons. Pressing a key causes a felt-covered hammer to strike the strings and instantly rebound, letting the string resonate.

Genres

• Classical music (solo concerts and accompaniment)
• Jazz and blues
• Pop, rock, and variety music