Type of instrument in which a set of levers, or keys, actuate sound. This includes instruments with hammered or plucked strings such as the piano and harpsichord, wind-blown instruments such as the organ, keyboard-actuated electronic synthesizers, and electro-mechanical electric pianos.
Early
Early Keyboards describes instruments of the 19th century and earlier. This includes harpsichords, virginals, spinets, clavichords and fortepianos.
Builders,
Clavichord,
Fortepiano,
Tuning and Temperament,
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Electric Pianos
An electric piano is a musical instrument that creates acoustic tones by using hammers to strike strings or bells, like an acoustic piano.
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Harpsichord
The harpsichord is that family of keyboard instruments which are plucked, not struck, by the key mechanism.
Builders,
Performers,
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Magazines and E-zines
Print or electronic publications related to keyboard instruments, associated literature and performance.
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Makers
Information about handcrafted keyboard instruments.
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Manufacturers
Sites of manufacturers of multiple keyboard instruments, for example, organs and pianos.
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Organ
This category covers all aspects of organs, including construction, maintenance, history, music and playing.
Automatic Organs,
Consultants,
Electronic Organs,
Harmonium,
Organists,
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Organizations
Organizations, associations, societies, and clubs focusing on keyboard instruments.
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Piano
The piano is a musical instrument with metal strings which are struck by hammers worked by levers (keys) from a keyboard, to create notes.
Education,
Manufacturers,
Pianists,
Player Pianos,
Tuning,
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