The mother of all instruments, piano is referred this way by most people. It is said to be the instrument that is extensively played all over the world. Piano and each of its sole features like the rich melody, tone, wide musical range and the elegant appearance makes it distinct among other instruments. Piano captivates the heart of every music lover which makes them play the instrument more than anything. Read on to know more remarkable details about this fantastic instrument that has captured the attention of music lovers from different ages and groups.

Keyboard, string and percussion music is what piano primarily creates. The great inventor of piano, Bartolomeo Cristofori is originally from Florence, Italy. Piano came form the Italian word – pianoforte which means piano and loud in English. This marks the difference between the piano instrument and the harpsichord during the early times. It was invented primarily with 85 keys which has 7 octaves (A0 – A7). But as the modern generation came, piano has been improved to have 88 keys with 7 1/3 octaves in all. In case you don't know, an octave is the combination of 7 white keys an 5 black keys on the piano

Piano has 4 common types, they are classified to Upright piano, Baby Grand, Grand and Concert Grand Pianos. Upright Pianos are small in size and they are fitting for homes that have small space. Baby Grand Pianos are the simplest to learn and is suitable for beginners. Grand Pianos work best for home learners while Concert Grand Pianos are the traditional models which make piano playing a wonderful experience. These pianos with different styles, size and shape will accommodate the needs of pianists of different levels.

You can distinguish the difference of pianos through the type of wood being used, size, color, appearance, sound, price and dependability. Digital pianos like made of good brands like Yamaha, Korg and Roland are very popular to the modern pianists. But if you are looking for a pleasurable piano playing experience, acoustic pianos is the one that you are looking for. They are very costly, ranging from the price of $20,000 (a nice baby grand piano) - $40,000 (for a good-quality concert grand piano). You can find a lot of good and reputable acoustic pianos if you are willing enough to make a research.

Playing the piano will add spark to any family events and gathering that you will be attending. It will also create a wonderful learning environment for your whole family. It is awesome if another member of the family knows how to play other instruments like the violin or can sing very well. You will have happy moments playing and making delightful music together.

Purchasing a piano is such a great venture. Whatever type of piano you are handling right now, you need to be responsible for it, or you will end up losing what you have invested. A high quality piano will stay on for a very long time if proper care and maintenance is given to it. You can even pass it on to your grandchildren in the future as well as your great piano playing skills.