What is a Fortepiano?

The fortepianos used by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven are dramatically different from a modern Steinway. Classical-era composers exploited the Viennese fortepiano’s unique characteristics in their music, so let’s look at the differences between fortepianos and modern pianos.

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-- RECOMMENDED VIDEOS --
Fortepiano Sound vs. Modern Piano: https://youtu.be/9o0HdeJp-lw
Fortepiano Knee Levers (Pedals): https://youtu.be/k6VfqTuJru0
Mozart's Slur Markings: https://youtu.be/7azuyTUZo1I
Beethoven's Pedal Markings: https://youtu.be/RMvSKQwcoQI
Historical Tuning: https://youtu.be/P0Y7yWltd-Y
Evolution of the Viennese Fortepiano: https://youtu.be/thB7lhfSgiE

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-- TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Range, action, and straight-stringing
1:53 Inside the instrument, hammers, and sound decay
2:59 LISTEN: Quick, light, and responsive action
3:27 LISTEN: Sound qualities by register
4:03 LISTEN: Knee levers (pedals)
4:56 Additional resources

Видео What is a Fortepiano? канала Daniel Adam Maltz