History of the Piano

History of the Piano

Year 7 Music Spring 1 Lesson 2

Multiple Select

Which instrument is considered to be the direct ancestor of the piano?

• The trumpet

• The guitar

• The dulcimer

• The voice

Multiple Select

What is the benefit of the piano that Cristofori invented?

• You could now play a range of key signatures.

• You could now play a range of dynamics.

• You could now play a range of tempos.

• You could now play a range of instruments.

Open Ended

Bach's Piano Concerto in D minor. Play the first two minutes. Describe the music.

Open Ended

Mozart's Piano Concerto in F major (Concerto 21). Play the first two minutes. Describe the music.

Open Ended

Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.5 in Eb major. Play the first two minutes. Describe the music.

Open Ended

What features of the piano make it a great musical instrument?

Open Ended

Let's answer our driving question: Why is the piano important in classical music?