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The piano is a unique and beautiful instrument. It has an interesting history and has only just recently evolved into the powerful instrument we know today. It had its origins as the harpsichord. This was an instrument that was shaped like a piano but instead of little hammers producing the sound it had a plucking mechanism. The piano was very popular with the classical composer J.S. Bach’s day. He wrote many pieces for this instrument which are now played on the modern piano. The next evolution milestone for the instrument was the clavichord. This utilized the mechanism of little hammers hitting the strings of the instrument when notes were played. This instrument was not very loud which made it hard to use as a performing instrument. This was used in the classical composer Hayden and Mozart’s day. The sound and resonance of the instrument was not too good to begin with but continued to evolve. Many of Mozart’s famous piano concertos would have been played on the piano. Although the piano was evolving in his day. He would probably have been thrilled to hear them played on modern pianos. The piano as we know it really came into its own in the romantic period of traditional music. Schumann, Mendelssohn, Beethoven and of course Chopin made the instrument their own with sonatas and concerti. Impressionist classical composers like Debussy and Ravel continued to expand this instrument’s repertoire. There was a time when a beautiful Steinway or even a Pleyel piano dominated every living room in high class society and was used widely for entertaining guests. Every lady of the house was an accomplished player and songs with piano accompaniment become all the rage in the classical composer Schubert’s day. He wrote a number of lieder and song cycles for this instrument and loved to participate with friends in chamber music with his friends as he played this instrument. Now the piano is not seen as much, gracing the drawing rooms of society, but it is really an instrument for the concert hall. Many people still enjoy this fun and beautiful instrument. If you think a music teacher might be too expensive you can go online and get a full course with videos to teach yourself how to play this beautiful instrument. The grand piano is indeed a beautiful addition to any drawing or living room. It is definitely never too late to appreciate the piano. It may cost a little initially but you will not be sorry you invested in one. It will become a family heirloom and be enjoyed by generations to come. Visit Our Instrument Store!
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