Hello Joe, Keith and All.
In 1760 Johann Zumpe built pianos rectangle in shape.
This piano was called a "Sq. Piano " as far back as I can
trace it.
In " Broadwood by Appointment" page 327 we find that
in 1938 in the notes of Broadwood he writes the "Grand "
Piano was invented by Americus Backers in 1776. Its,
shape being like the " Harpsichord " i.e. winged shape.
We find in Webster's New Riverside 1996 "Grand Piano"
A piano with strings in a horizontal case. No mention of
case shape.
We find in Webster's (2002) " Grand Piano "--horizontal
strings and wing-shaped case.
The Square pianos were first built in 1760 I have evidence that
new Squares were still for sale in 1942. This makes the life span
of the Sq. at least 182 years.
Anybody still want to scoff at them?
In the PTGF. ( OUR ) Museum there is a 1782 and a 1936 Sq.
Piano on display. One is 154 ( that's one hundred and fifty four )
years older than the other.)
I call them "Square Pianos" You may call them anything you like.
At the Convention in July you will have an opportunity to tour
your Museum
Many years and a lot of work has went into creating this Museum
It was built by Technicians for Technicians today---- and forever after.
Jack Wyatt
PTGF. Museum
Curator
Gabriel Buntebart
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