The goal of this essay was to write a short essay(350-450 words) on discussing the reason for something. I already wrote my first draft and here is my final.
Discuss the reasons why the piano is interesting.
The sound of a piano playing brings many to the room. Several people enjoy the piano and think it is one of the most beautiful instruments to listen to, but how many people know about this instrument. Pianos have many interesting points to know including, but not limited to cool pianos around the world, fun facts about pianos and when the first piano was made.
The piano was invented in Italy by a harpsichord maker named Bartolomeo Cristofori. He constructed it in 1709. His first piano he called gravicèmbalo col piano e forte which, in Italian, means harpsichord with loud and soft. The first piano was so expensive that even average rich families couldn’t afford it. It would be predominantly seen in the home of aristocrats or royalty. It received a new name, it was called the pianoforte, which changed to just piano. The first piano looked very different than it does now and was finally perfected in the 19th century to the piano we use today. In fact, it is known today as the King of the Instruments.
Why is the piano called the King of the Instruments? The reason is because it can reach the highest note of a piccolo and the lowest note of a double bassoon. Another interesting fact about the piano is that it is technically a percussion instrument. The reason why is because it only makes a sound if the hammer hits the string. This often sparks up discussion among musicians and it may come as a surprise to some that piano is considered a percussion instrument. Although it features strings throughout, the sound is produced by the hammers hitting the strings, therefore, the piano has landed itself a place among percussion section within a symphony orchestra. How many parts are in a piano? There are over 12,000 parts in a piano, 10,000 of which are moving.
There is a piano called the Rocking Piano. This piano was made by Sarah Davenport. It literally rocks while the player is playing the instrument. Another cool piano is The Crystal Piano. It was made designed by Canadian manufacturer Heintzman Pianos. This beautiful instrument was played for the first time in front of an audience at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games by a Chinese pianist Lang Lang. The piano has a beautiful transparent design and is called the Crystal Piano. It was later sold at an auction for $3.22 million, making it the most expensive piano in the world.
As the piano is such an amazing instrument. There are some of the most interesting facts about it. Facts about its originator and when it was invented. Facts about the piano itself and how it works and facts about what cool pianos are out there, waiting to be discovered.
2 comments:
Cool! Nice job
Thank you Noah!
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