That the approximately 200 strings
in an average piano exerts about 30,000
pounds or 15 tons of pressure on it's plate.
Did you know?...
There are approximately 10,000
parts in an average upright piano.
Did you know?...
Even though the plate
on a piano is made of cast iron, and
can weigh as much as 500 pounds,
and can withstand enormous
pressure, it is very fragile and can
crack or break very easily.
Did you know?...
If you live in a climate
with extreme temperatures and
humidity in winter and summer,
your piano will be sharp in the
more humid months, and flat in
the less humid months.
Did you know?...
That a piano's worst enemy
is fluctuations in humidity.
Did you know?...
If the strings in the bass
section of a piano weren't of greater
mass, that the height of an upright piano
would be about 20 feet. A grand piano
would be 20 to 25 feet long. Imagine
trying to fit that in your living rooms!
Did you know?...
Before you buy any piano,
even a brand new one, you should
always have it checked by a
qualified technician, just as you
would have a car you are considering
buying checked by a qualified mechanic.
Did you know?...
That you do not have to
know how to play the piano in order
to be a good piano technician.
Did you know?...
The design of an acoustic piano
has not changed significantly in the
past 100 years.
