10 Interesting Fact About Piano Music

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• Piano is a musical instrument consisting of 88 keys and has the ability to play various types of tones and melodies.
• Piano was first discovered in the early 18th century by a Italian musical instrument maker, Bartolomeo Cristofori.
• Piano classification based on its size is divided into three types, namely Piano Grand, Upright Piano, and Baby Grand Piano.
• When playing the piano, the player must use both hands to play melodies and chords, so that it requires good coordination between both hands.
• Some famous composers that created music for piano include Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and Bach.
• Piano is also very popular in the world of jazz, with many famous jazz pianists such as Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, and Chick Corea.
• One of the basic techniques in playing the piano is the finger placement, which is how to place the fingers on the piano keys.
• In addition to playing tones, the piano player can also use a pedal to change the sound and nuances of the resulting music.
• Piano is also often used as a accompaniment in popular music, such as ballad songs or slow songs.
• Playing piano can help improve cognitive and memory abilities, and can provide relaxation effects and reduce stress.