What Are the Parts of a Piano?
Do you know what all the parts of a piano are? Read this blog and learn more about each part, from the keyboard and pedals to the strings and soundboard.
15 Aug, 2025
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Ken Schoenwetter: Your San Diego Piano Expert at Greene Music
Biography
For 24 years at Greene Music, Ken Schoenwetter has been a reliable resource for San Diego piano shoppers, bringing his expertise and a genuine passion for music to every customer interaction. As a seasoned piano specialist, Ken isn’t just a salesman — he’s a trusted advisor with over 40 years of experience. His dedication and extensive knowledge has earned him the affectionate nicknames “The Professor” and “The Encyclopedia” of pianos among colleagues and customers.
Professional Expertise
Ken’s deep understanding of pianos is built on a foundation of extensive, factory-level training. He has undergone rigorous instruction at both Steinway & Sons in New York and Yamaha Corporation in Japan, gaining an insider’s perspective on the world’s most revered instruments.
He specializes in providing a consultative, informative experience, excelling at making complex information accessible to a diverse clientele, including engineers, attorneys, scientists, physicians, and business leaders. His approach is rooted in helping you find the perfect piano by listening to your specific needs and musical aspirations, prioritizing useful information over a canned sales pitch.
A Lifelong Musician
A passionate musician who began playing at age 7, Ken’s musical journey continues to this day. He’s continued his own jazz piano study, and teaches private lessons. You can also find him performing at private parties, corporate events, and charity functions across San Diego, playing a wide range of popular music – everything from Ragtime to Billy Joel to songs from Phantom of the opera or Wicked (not to mention a fun version of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!).
Client-First Philosophy
At Greene Music, Ken is committed to providing a professional yet personal experience, treating every customer with respect and a shared love for music. His reputation is built on a simple promise: to help you make an informed decision and find an instrument you will cherish for a lifetime.
Come visit our showroom, name your favorite song, and see if you can stump him!
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Welcome to Greene Music, where today we're discussing the fascinating world of piano pedals! In this article, you'll learn about the different types of pedals and their functions to improve your piano playing skills. Let's jump right in.
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As popular of an instrument as it is, the piano still takes years to truly master and requires a good degree of dedication to get there. As an aspiring pianist, you’ve likely played some songs from different genres, but have you tried out a rock tune in the process?
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If you’ve been playing the piano for a while, you likely are already aware of the importance of keeping your piano in the best shape possible for a long-lasting instrument, and an essential part of this is knowing how to clean piano keys.
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When learning a new skill or hobby, we also learn an array of new vocabulary we’ve never heard before, and it’s no different when it comes to the musical terms for piano, too.
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If you’re new to reading music, one of the first things that may hinder your path to success are those small letters that appear above the staff on sheet music.
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One of the biggest perks of picking up the piano as a hobby or new skill is how simple it can be to begin.
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