Building 15-Foot-Tall Pianos

David Clevins, a piano builder, introduces his workshop and shares his journey of innovating piano designs. Dissatisfied with traditional methods, he explores new ways to create unique sounds. He showcases his creations, including the una corda and the vertical concert grand, highlighting their distinct features. David discusses the challenges of building and transporting large pianos and emphasizes the importance of creating beautiful music to counter negativity in the world.

What motivated David Clevins to explore new ways of building pianos?

• He wanted to make pianos more affordable.

• He was dissatisfied with the traditional methods.

• He was inspired by a famous pianist.

• He wanted to create pianos that were easier to transport.

What is a unique feature of the una corda piano?

• It is the loudest piano.

• It has three strings per note.

• It has only one string per note.

• It is made entirely of steel.

How does the concert una corda differ from the small una corda?

• It is smaller and quieter.

• It has a fuller sound and is larger.

• It has fewer strings.

• It is made of different materials.

What makes the vertical concert grand unique according to David?

• It has double strings from the first bass note.

• It is the smallest piano in the world.

• It has a horizontal design.

• It is made of plastic.

What is one of the challenges in building the tallest piano?

• Transporting it by car.

• Getting enough wood.

• Finding a skilled pianist.

• Finding a place to build it.