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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; Retaining hook; Base; Cam; Hammer; Hammer weight; Sensor(s) Key pivot
Values in bold are exact on an idealized standard piano. Keys shaded gray are rare and only appear on extended pianos. The normal 88 keys were numbered 1–88, with the extra low keys numbered 89–97 and the extra high keys numbered 98–108. A 108-key piano that extends from C 0 to B 8 was first built in 2018 by Stuart & Sons. [4]
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... SC series found in Upright B1, B2, B3 and Grand GB1K - "entry level" models. ... AE action, grand piano ...
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) Support Per nom. JJ Harrison 07:29, 4 May 2011 (UTC)
It is intended to provide the same sensitivity of touch to upright pianos that is available in grands. Currently, Fandrich and Sons installs the Fandrich action in pianos made by the Bohemia firm, in the Czech Republic. The Fazioli piano company of Sacile, Italy, is now selling pianos with two (or more) actions. The idea is that different ...
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Robert Wornum (1780–1852) was a piano maker working in London during the first half of the 19th century. He is best known for introducing small cottage and oblique uprights and an action considered to be the predecessor of the modern upright action [1] which was used in Europe through the early