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The Grand Piano Melodies And Beginnings

by | Music, Piano

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The phrase “Music calms the savage beast” is an old cliché that has stood the test of time. Even individuals who are extremely angry have expressed feeling soothed when they are able to listen to the pleasant sounds of beautiful musical instruments. Our admiration for the Grand piano stems from its magnificent scale, beauty, and resonating tones that emanate from this captivating instrument.

These exquisite stringed instruments lend an air of elegance to any home. Their predecessors were the harpsichords, which were crafted in the 1500s and 1600s. Harpsichords were plucked with quills. However, Bartolomeo Cristofori (credited as the father of the modern piano) experimented with the use of small hammers to produce a more expressive sound. Thus, the birth of the instrument we cherish today.

Pianos are widely popular and recognized worldwide. They are large and therefore not easily portable like a guitar or saxophone. They are also quite expensive, ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Despite the cost, many people have yearned to have one gracing the confines of their homes.

Classical music, in particular, holds a beauty that surpasses mere words. Composers such as Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Liszt, Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Debussy, …

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“The Grand Piano Melodies And Beginnings”