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The immediate forerunners of the piano were the harpsichord and the clavichord.
The harpsichord mechanism draws a quill past a string in a plucking action, like a lute. As the key is released, a moveable damper returns to contact the string and mute it.
The clavichord has fixed dampers. The mechanism brings a metal tangent against the string to both strike it and act as a bridge to give it definite pitch.
The forte piano combined the striking action with the moveable damper and added other refinements to improve dynamic range and stability of pitch.
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∙ 13y agoAs far as I know, the instrument before the piano was the harpsichord, an instrument best suited to the baroque period. It had no pedals, so trills were used when a note needed to be held on. This is why we see trills in our music (by composers such as Beethoven) today. Being a flautist and saxophonist, (Grade 5+) I am pretty sure this is right. Hope this helps :)
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∙ 14y agoDulcimer Clavichord Virginal Spinet Harpsichord Cristofori Pianoforte Types of pianos (in order they were used): Upright Piano Square Grand Piano Romantic Era Piano Modern Grand Piano
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∙ 14y agoThe harpsichord and the clavichord were 2 keyboard instruments that were used before the piano was invented. Also, the organ was used.
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∙ 13y agothe harpshichord and the clavichord.
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