The Mechanics of a Piano

The video explains that a piano is both a string and percussion instrument. It details how sound is produced through the interaction of keys, hammers, and dampers. The soundboard and lid amplify and direct the sound. The video also covers the functions of the three pedals: soft, sostenuto, and sustaining. Finally, it explains how string length affects pitch, with longer strings for lower notes and shorter strings for higher notes.

What makes the piano both a string and a percussion instrument?

• It has strings that are struck by hammers.

• It has strings that are bowed.

• It has strings that are plucked.

• It has strings that are blown.

What role does the soundboard play in a piano?

• It dampens the sound.

• It changes the pitch of the sound.

• It stores the sound.

• It amplifies the sound.

Why is the right side of the pianist considered the best seat at a piano concert?

• It is closer to the pianist.

• It is where the pedals are located.

• It is where the sound is directed.

• It is where the piano keys are visible.

What effect does the soft pedal have on the piano's sound?

• It makes the sound louder.

• It makes the sound softer.

• It changes the pitch.

• It prolongs the sound.

Which pedal allows all notes to sustain longer?

• The volume pedal

• The soft pedal

• The sostenuto pedal

• The sustaining pedal