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| 1. | There are 88 keys on a piano. 52 white keys and 36 black keys. |
| 2. | Bartolomeo Cristofori modified a harpsichord to create the first version of the piano. |
| 3. | Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano in Padua, Italy. |
| 4. | There are approximately 17 million pianos in the United States. |
| 5. | The first piano recital was given on June 2, 1768 by J.C. Bach. |
| 6. | The actual length of a modern Steinway Concert Grand is 8 feet 11 3/4 inches. |
| 7. | A 9 foot concert grand weighs approximately 1000 pounds. |
| 8. | The first American piano was built in Philadelphia in 1775 by Johann Behrendt. |
| 9. | The first solo piano recital was given in England. |
| 10. | Most manufacturers recommend pianos being tuned at least 2 times a year. |
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