Question 3 - PIANO
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(a) Mention any two keyboard instruments that preceded the invention of the piano.
(b) Identify the three brands of modern pianos from the following list: Toyota, Busseldorf, Marcopolo, Heron, Gucci, Steinway, Steiger, Yamaha, Binatone, Panasonic.
(c) Write one enharmonic of the following notes:
(i) C sharp;
(ii) B;
(iii) A flat.
(d) List any two types of pianos.
Observation
Candidates performed creditably well in this question, this might be due to the popularity of the question among the candidates. Some of the following were the points stated by the candidates to obtain the maximum obtainable marks in the question:
(a) Harpsichord, Clavichord, Spinet, Virginal, Organ
(b) Busseldorf, Steinway, Yamaha
(c) (i) D flat, B double sharp
(ii) C flat, A double sharp
(iii) G sharp