Steinway Piano Factory Tour Quiz

What percentage of the world's performing artists choose Steinway pianos?

• 100%

• 95%

• 80%

• 90%

What type of wood is used for the soundboard of a Steinway piano?

• Maple

• Spruce

• Oak

• Pine

What is the unique feature of the soundboard in a Steinway piano?

• Diaphragmatic taper

• Hexagrip construction

• Duplex scale patent

• Accelerated action

What material is the iron plate of a Steinway piano made from?

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Copper

What is the purpose of the duplex scale patent in a Steinway piano?

• To break in the action over the entire scale

• To regulate the action assembly

• To increase sound projection

• To hold the strings in place

What is the name of the patented feature that allows for fast return to playing position in a Steinway piano?

• Duplex scale patent

• Hexagrip construction

• Accelerated action

• Diaphragmatic taper

What is the purpose of the rubber-fingered mechanical device used to break in the action of a Steinway piano?

• To test the depth of keys travel

• To increase sound projection

• To regulate the action assembly

• To adjust the resiliency of the hammers

What is the main purpose of the voicing process in a Steinway piano?

• To increase sound projection

• To regulate the action assembly

• To test the depth of keys travel

• To adjust the resiliency of the hammers

What is the material used for the hammers in a Steinway piano?

• Felt

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

What is the purpose of the tubular metallic action frame in a Steinway piano?

• To adjust the resiliency of the hammers

• To hold the strings in place

• To regulate the action assembly

• To increase sound projection