Wings School of Music - Who invented the piano? The modern piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) of Padua. He was an expert harpsichord maker, employed by Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand
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Cristofori Pianoforte 1720 by Bartolomeo Cristofori standing next to piano. This is the forerunner of the modern piano Stock Photo - Alamy
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