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How many keys are on a piano keyboard?

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Almost every modern piano has 52 white keys and 36 black keys for a total of 88 keys (seven octaves plus a minor third, from A0 to C8). Many older pianos only have 85 keys (seven octaves from A0 to A7). read more

Electronic versions came with variety of keys, and versions with fewer keys are cheaper and use less space at home. read more

Almost every modern piano has 52 white keys and 36 black keys for a total of 88 keys (seven octaves plus a minor third, from A 0 to C 8). Many older pianos only have 85 keys (seven octaves from A 0 to A 7). Some piano manufacturers have extended the range further in one or both directions. read more

Modern piano keyboards make use of 52 white keys and 36 black keys, totaling to 88 keys on a piano. which includes seven octaves plus a minor third (from A0 to C8). The black ones are raised and are set farther back than the white ones. Each key on the keyboard represents a specific musical note. read more

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