Inside the Piano

How does the Piano Work?

Physics and mechanism of the piano

Multiple Choice

When you press a key on the piano it moves the....

• String

• pedal

• Hammer

• lid

Multiple Choice

When the hammer hits the string it...

• holds it

• plucks it

• pulls it

• vibrates it

Match

Match the string length to the note

• Bass clef C

• Middle C

• Treble clef C

Longest length

Medium length

Shortest length

• Longest length

• Medium length

• Shortest length

Multiple Choice

After the hammer hits the string, how do you STOP the sound?

• letting go of the key

• holding the key down

• tapping the key again

• holding the string

Multiple Choice

After the hammer hits the string, how do you HOLD the sound?

• letting go of the key

• holding the key down

• tapping the key again

• holding the string