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Topic: Length of the usable portion of a white piano key  (Read 2582 times)

Offline nauru

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Length of the usable portion of a white piano key
on: February 05, 2010, 07:19:21 PM
Hi I was just wondering what is the standard length of a white piano key?  I am referring to the portion of the key which is visible externally, and usable while playing.  I'm not talking about how far inside the piano body it extends. 

Is there a standard length for the playable portion of white keys?  Is the length different between upright and grand pianos?  What about between manufacturers?

Thanks!  ;D

Offline keys60

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Re: Length of the usable portion of a white piano key
Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 11:16:43 PM
There is no standard lenght for the keys. They vary slightly between manufacturers. Roughly 6 inches on uprights, a little longer on grands give or take a fraction here or there.
 

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