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How Do Piano Keys Make Sound?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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The Piano Is a String and a Wood Instrument

For me the piano is a string and a wood instrument but because of the hammers it's also a percussion instrument according to some people. When I play I always try to think about the strings behind the keys. The one thing that is very nice about the piano is that you have ten fingers and you can basically play ten notes at once. You know you can combine chords and melody and you can do just melody, you can accompany people,.You can do different styles, you can do different rhythms, you have like an orchestra just for yourself.

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