The harpsichord, invented in the early 1600s, predates the piano forte by over a century. It creates sound by plucking ...

The harpsichord, the piano’s predecessor, was played by plucking strings with a quill, resulting in a uniform volume, whereas the piano’s strings were struck by hammers.

The best electric pianos will help develop talent at every level. ... Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua, Italy, is credited for its design, which evolved from the harpsichord.

According to Wikipedia: “The fortepiano has leather-covered hammers and thin, harpsichord-like strings. It has a much lighter case construction than the modern piano and, except for later ...