Topmusicanswers
- Does a piano have 108 keys?
- What piano has the most keys?
- What piano has more than 88 keys?
- Where are Stuart and Sons pianos made?
Does a piano have 108 keys?
Most grand pianos have 88 keys but Wayne Stuart's family-run business in Tumut, southern New South Wales, has built the first known piano with an impressive 108 keys. This means it boasts a nine octave range, unheard of on the piano until now.
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."
What piano has more than 88 keys?
During the latter half of the 19th century, ten or so different piano-makers are known to have built instruments with more than 88 keys. These include Bösendorfer, Érard, Ibach, Hertz, Kaps, and Petrof. The aforementioned Bösendorfer Imperial Grand Model 290 is the best-known piano to feature an extended keyboard.
Where are Stuart and Sons pianos made?
Stuart & Sons started handcrafting pianos in New South Wales, Australia in 1990. They produce only two basic models—a Studio Grand and a full Concert Grand Piano—available in an endless variety of exotic finishes that include the rare 2000-year old Tasmanian Huon Pine!
