Scale 1:9

The grand piano completes the range of musical instruments. As in the original, it can be opened up, the music stand can be pulled forward and set up, and of course the piano stool must not be missing.
 

The history of the piano begins in the 18th century. The term “piano” is derived from the Latin word “clavis” (key) and soon became another term for keyboard instruments. There were various types, including the virginal, the clavichord, the spinet and the harpsichord. In concert halls the harpsichord was the most widely used. From about 1700 – 1720 the fortepiano was developed. It was the first keyboard instrument with which one could play loud (forte) or soft (piano). Like the harpsichord, it had a shape reminiscent of a bird’s wing (German: “Flügel”) and still gives the instrument its name today in Germany. In the 18th century, the harpsichord was still called a “Flügel”, but it went out of fashion when the fortepiano drove it out of concert halls. In English, the “Flügel” is called “grand piano”. The strings of a grand piano are horizontal. The length of the strings determines the pitch. The sound is triggered by small hammers which strike the strings when the keys are pressed. The keyboard consists of 52 white and 36 black keys. The tone range is about seven octaves. Below the keyboard there is a device in the centre for two or three pedals. They can be used to change the tone colour and tone position. Besides the grand piano there is another type of piano, the so-called upright piano. In this case the strings are stretched vertically. This allows it to be placed against the wall, while the grand piano is usually free-standing in the room. With both forms, the piano is still one of the five most popular musical instruments today. In recent years, however, the interest in learning to play an instrument has declined significantly. Only two percent of Germans play music every day.

Model cut-out sheets, Scale 1:9

5 model sheets DIN A 4 .

Size of the model: L 20 x B 16 x H 11 cm
multicolored printing

Degree of difficulty: difficult

Published by: Schreiber / Aue-Verlag