jan 1, 1700 - Piano
Description:
The invention of the piano is credited to Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) of Italy, who was employed by Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, as the Keeper of the Instruments. Cristofori was an expert harpsichord maker, and was well acquainted with the body of knowledge on stringed keyboard instruments. He used his knowledge to develop the first pianos. It is not known exactly when Cristofori first built a piano. An inventory made by his employers, the Medici family, indicates the existence of a piano by the year 1700.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1700
Now
~ 325 years ago