The History of the Piano

The piano has seen many sights and has been a part of countless important events in the past and present. It is said to have dominated music for the past 200 years. Throughout history, inventions come along that take art away from princes and give it the people. Unlike the printing press, the piano made what was once intangible possible: the poorest of peasants could enjoy the same music that their beloved rulers did. The piano can be played by the rankest of amateurs, and the greatest of virtuosos so even if a person is not very intelligent, a simple tune can easily be learned. In addition to being a key factor in almost all western music styles, the piano has had a rich and eventful history.…