How many notes are in an octave?
8
How many white keys are there in a full sized piano?
52
How are pianos easier to play than other intruments?
Because the sounds that all the other instruments make are based off of the piano keyboard.
When was the piano created?
1700s
What were the two genres of music that we mentioned that can be played on the piano?
Classical and Jazz
What are the names of the keys?
A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
How many total keys are there in the piano?
What were the problems with the clavichord?
The sound would dampen as soon as the musician lifted their finger off the key.
Who created the Piano?
Bartolomeo Cristofori
What genre of music is the song River Flows In You?
Classical
How is tempo indicated?
Beats per minute (BPM) or tempo markings
How does a piano work?
A hammer strikes a string and it produces sound
What were the problems with the harpsichord?
Musicians didn't have control over the sounds being produced. It was limited in dynamics and expressiveness.
Where did the harpsichord first emerge?
Italy
Where did Jazz music originate?
New Orleans
It helps to keep things stuctured and flowing well
How did the piano solve these issues?
By using a hammer to strike a string. This way of produicing sound allows for more dynamics and expression.
When did the clavichord gain popularity?
During the Renaissance era
True or false: The piano was made in order to produce classical music more efficiently.
True
How many beats are in this measure?
4 beats
Why do actual pianos sound fuller than keyboards?
The piano actually uses the striking mechanism while the keyboard uses electcrial mechanims to produce sound.
Who is this famous composer?
Frederic Chopin
What was the first classical piece deseigned to be played on the piano?
Twelve Sonate Da Cimbalo Di Piano E Forte Detto Volgarmente Di Martelletti.
What genre of music is the entertainer?
Ragtime