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Piano Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the music industry that takes place on the 88th day of the year that represents 88 keys of the instrument. This day is celebrated on the 29th of March and the 28th of March in the leap years. This ceremony was started in 2015 by the German pianist, Nils Frahm.
The notion behind this celebration was the piano and all the things around it, which are piano builders, tuners, composers, performers, and most importantly, the listeners. there would be no harm in celebrating piano according to this pianist. Piano Day provides a platform for every kind of piano-related activity. Many concerts, educational programs, workshops, and recital takes place on this day. That is why, Piano Day is considered one of the biggest events of the music world. This particular ceremony has many interesting facts. Let’s unveil them-
1. The piano was inspired by the harpsichord:
In the 18th century, the piano was first made. In the early 18th century, the renowned harpsichord maker, Bartolomeo Cristofori was tired of making harpsichord. The wide dynamics of harpsichord making were really difficult. That is why, Cristofori invented the piano to revolutionize the music industry. it was one of the instruments that helped to control the volume of music and express music in a much better way. the various keys of the instrument made it much easier to express melody. In addition to that, music composition became quite effortless with piano. This way, the piano became one of the mainstream music instruments, which is still one of the most cherished instruments.
2.The piano is both a string and percussive instrument:
The piano is quite a versatile musical instrument that can be used in various ways. one of the greatest remarks of this instrument is that it can be used as both a string and percussive instrument. Inside of a piano, there are strings attached that help to produce music. along with that, a small hammer is also attached that hits every key and creates the rhythmic tune. As it is a diverse musical instrument, the tonal texture of the instrument is quite melodic. It is a string and percussive instrument and that makes it unique from all the other musical instruments.
3. The keys of the piano were made of real ivory:
A phrase is quite famous in the music industry that goes by ‘tickling the ivories’. This phrase came from when the piano keys were made from real ivory. The material of the keys used to come from the tusks of an elephant. However, this practice was later dismissed due to the increasing concern regarding wildlife. Due to the use of ivory, the business of elephant tusks was increased, which wasn’t a good solution. That is why, later the keys were started making with synthetic materials. It was a much more effective shift that helped to maintain the wildlife much better.
The piano is one of the greatest music instruments that has enriched the music industry. for that reason, celebrating the instrument is one of the things that can be surely done.
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