<HTML>For the sake of information, I did a little research today. I measure middle C from the fall board to the edge of the key. Also from the sharp to the edge. He is what I found. For the most part, the newer Steinway had a key length of 6" and 2" respectfully. The older Steinways were shorter, with one 1930's M measuring 5 3/4" and 2". The rest fell somewhere in between. Other brands and models also had a variety of lengths. A Yamaha grand had 5 15/16" and 2" keys. Kawai's were any where from 5 13/16" to 5 7/8". Studio pianos also were different. A Wurlitzer has 5 3/4" and 2" keys, a Hamilton 5 9/16" and 1 7/8", and a P2 had 6" and 2" keys. I asked one of our piano professor about this, and he said he never paid any attention to it. Neither did our church organist. So I guess, with the exception of a few pianists, key length does not seem to be an issue, especially considering the fact that there is such a wide difference from one piano to another. Wim </HTML>