... found in all parts of the world. "It's large range, which practically encompasses that of a symphony orchestra, its ability to whisper the pianissimos and thunder the fortissimos, and its magnificent literature, make it one of the most beloved, useful and popular of instruments" (McLaughlin). Along with the history of the grand piano, there is also a significant history of the vertical pianos ... plucked with quills and not struck by hammers like today, the harpsichord was not capable of sustained tones or many dynamic varieties. To make up for the lack of sustained notes, composers add...

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