97 key piano

1. What piano has the most keys?
2. How much does a Bösendorfer cost?
3. What piano does Tori Amos use?
4. Why are there 88 keys on the piano?

What piano has the most keys?

Musical Innovation: A Grander Grand Piano : NPR. Musical Innovation: A Grander Grand Piano Most pianos have 88 keys, but craftsman Wayne Stuart has designed a piano with an unprecedented 102. The Stuart and Sons grand has a distinctive sound that one pianist describes as "clear and crisp as white wine."

How much does a Bösendorfer cost?

Pricing and availability

Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand pianos, handcrafted in Austria, retail for between US$256,000 and $560,000 in the U.S., depending on finish, design and whether the Disklavier Enspire computer reproducing system is installed.

What piano does Tori Amos use?

Since her first world tour in 1992, Tori Amos has performed more than 1000 concerts. The Bösendorfer piano is the constant in her career.

Why are there 88 keys on the piano?

So, why do pianos have 88 keys? Pianos have 88 keys because composers wanted to expand the range of their music. Adding more piano keys removed the limits on what kind of music could be performed on the instrument. 88 keys have been the standard since Steinway built theirs in the 1880s.