The Virtual Pianoshop :: Info :: Piano Sounds
NB These sounds are stored in .wav format so are fairly large files (~ 70 KB) and not compatible with all machines.
This is the same two bass notes played on a large bechstein upright, a large grand piano (6 ft 9 inch) a small grand piano (4 ft 6 inch) and a small straight strung upright piano.
This is the sound of C above Middle C on a piano tuned to Concert Pitch.
The Webmaster's own grand piano.
This note has been deliberately detuned so you can hear what it sounds like.
Listen to the sample below and note the difference between the "Ring On" you get with an overdamped piano and the almost instant note stop with an underdamped piano.
A single note played on an acoustic piano. Firstly with the pedal off. Then with the pedal on. Listen to the much larger resonance of sound as the whole piano vibrates in sympathy with the note when the pedal is on.
This is something digital piano struggle to emulate - and do it very poorly even now. One of the main reasons why acoustic pianos have a much richer sound than digital pianos.
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