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The piano action mechanism [1] (also known as the key action mechanism [2] or simply the action) of a piano or other musical keyboard is the mechanical assembly which translates the depression of the keys into rapid motion of a hammer, which creates sound by striking the strings.
English: Diagram illustrating the "hammer action" of a typical digital piano with under-key weights. Specific parts labeled are: Key;
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... SC series found in Upright B1, B2, B3 and Grand GB1K - "entry level" models. ... AE action, grand piano style) CLP-810S (1998 ...
A Papps mute performs the same function in an upright piano and is placed through the piano action to mute either the 2 left strings (of a trichord), or the 2 right strings similarly. After the center strings are all tuned (or right if a Papps mute is used) the felt strip can be removed note by note, tuning the outer strings to the center strings.
Cowtowner 22:09, 2 May 2011 (UTC) Further comments: The action diagram isn't actually in the Piano article now it's only at the bottom of Action (piano). Also, these two diagrams of other sorts of actions are currently in the article and probably of equal quality. Cowtowner 22:15, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
Musical symbols are marks and symbols in musical notation that indicate various aspects of how a piece of music is to be performed. There are symbols to communicate information about many musical elements, including pitch, duration, dynamics, or articulation of musical notes; tempo, metre, form (e.g., whether sections are repeated), and details about specific playing techniques (e.g., which ...
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The Model I ceased production in 1929 with the onset of the Great Depression. [2] The Hamburg factory continued production of the Model R until 1943. [3] [4] Unlike the revived Model K52 and K132, Steinway never resumed production of the Model I or Model R, leaving the Steingraeber 138 as the sole upright piano of this class currently in ...