For further clarification, yes the now-
standard 88 keys encompasses 7 octaves, PLUS 1/4 octave (3 additional keys), so a total of 7 1/4 octaves. In an 85-note piano, whether A0-A7, or imagine C1-C8, the highest key just completes the 7th octave. If you want to say "the highest note starts the 8th octave, ok, but since there isn't an 8th complete octave, I think 7 1/4 is clearer. Bösendorfer extended keyboards are outliers, far from standard, so for another conversation. Hth.
Mark Schecter
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Original Message:
Sent: 7/30/2023 1:11:00 PM
From: Tim Foster
Subject: RE: Looking for info on this Copenhagen piano with a great design.
Keep in mind that the standard piano only has 7 full octaves. This one is only missing the top three keys which used to be the standard for many pianos. Good luck!
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Tim Foster
New Oxford PA
(470) 231-6074
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-27-2023 19:10
From: Joseph Burros
Subject: Looking for info on this Copenhagen piano with a great design.
Thanks for this info Laura. The seller can't find any other info on the piano other than the place of manufacture. Looking closer at the photos I realized that the piano only has 7 octaves on it, rather than the standard eight. Does your customer's piano have 7 or 8 octaves on it?
Thanks!
Original Message:
Sent: 7/27/2023 6:20:00 PM
From: Laura Wright
Subject: RE: Looking for info on this Copenhagen piano with a great design.
I have a customer with a piano almost this same design. The front curves down like that, but it has a separate lid. The top lifts up and there is a nifty music rack that unfolds from inside. It has a brand name Hornung & Møller which sounds Danish to me, and it says Kammerpiano with a serial of 49098. It has a spinet type action. This probably isn't much help to you, but I thought it was interesting.
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Laura Wright, RPT
Ivory Keys Piano Service
Durango CO
Original Message:
Sent: 07-27-2023 10:24
From: Joseph Burros
Subject: Looking for info on this Copenhagen piano with a great design.
Doe anyone know the details about this piano; make, years made, history and value? I really like the style and design of the piano but the only markings on the instrument is the Copenhagen, Denmark marking on the left side of the keyboard.
See two attached pictures.
Any info would help.
Thanks, Joe


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Joe Burros
Cell: 646-410-7174
jbcello@gmail.com
www.fmi-newengland.com
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