The piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by striking strings with hammers, characterized by its large range and ability to play chords freely. It is a musical instrument that has broad appeal.
There have been many great pianists over time with a variety of styles. This list includes but is not limited to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Myra Hess, and Clara Schumann. One of the best-known pianists of the early 21st century is Mitsuko Uchida.
The standard modern piano has 88 keys and has a compass of seven full octaves plus a few keys. The white keys represent the diatonic notes and the black keys are their respective sharps and flats.