How does a Grand Piano work? - Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • This video covers the different parts of a Grand Piano and what happens when a key is pressed.
    For those interested - the keys being played on the piano are the real keys for the song (or at least close to it).
    Watch Part 2:
    • How does a Grand Piano...
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    Music:
    "Wigs" by Riot
    "Darktown Strutters Ball" by E's Jammy Jams
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  • @yanwong523
    @yanwong523 4 роки тому +559

    Piano: *plays by itself*
    Audience: Everything is normal.

    • @oliviawu7625
      @oliviawu7625 4 роки тому +20

      vinheteiro has entered the chat

    • @modifire6418
      @modifire6418 4 роки тому +33

      There are even no audience lmao
      (But you can still hear clapping sounds) haunted theatre

    • @dani.munoz.a23
      @dani.munoz.a23 4 роки тому +9

      Ghost pianos: am i a joke to you

    • @cardio8133
      @cardio8133 4 роки тому

      Invisible

    • @bykevinzhong
      @bykevinzhong 4 роки тому +1

      steinway spirio?

  • @DowellPiano
    @DowellPiano 4 роки тому +236

    As a piano technician, I can say this is an excellent diagram of the piano action. I will use this in the future!

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  4 роки тому +16

      Awesome! Thanks Thomas

    • @Sh4dowbanned
      @Sh4dowbanned 2 роки тому +4

      I've always wondered how the C, D, and E strings make their sounds. It's hit with a hammer, and you said the length affects it. On a clavichord, however, some notes share strings. Do those sound the same, or are they plucked in a certain way? Why do those notes exist, then, if they sound the same. What happens if you play both?

    • @DowellPiano
      @DowellPiano 2 роки тому +3

      @@Sh4dowbanned Some notes on a piano can share a string, but each one gets its own spot on the bridge. Also, because the tension is so high on piano strings, the small changes made on one string don’t affect the other string at all, except in extreme cases, like when replacing a string.

    • @steveplayz538
      @steveplayz538 Рік тому +1

      @@JaredOwen what is the name of the song in the outro?

    • @anammaulanaa3979
      @anammaulanaa3979 Рік тому

      ​@@steveplayz538 poop sond salavana

  • @wigwagstudios2474
    @wigwagstudios2474 4 роки тому +199

    Pianist: Leaves lid open
    Dust: I’m about to end this piano’s whole career

  • @kennyotsu4357
    @kennyotsu4357 4 роки тому +172

    Now I understand why pianos is *so damn expensive*

    • @edwardshrestha
      @edwardshrestha 3 роки тому +6

      Same

    • @sachastadhard
      @sachastadhard 3 роки тому

      LANGUAGE, You should get in trouble for saying inappropriate words.

    • @TS_Mind_Swept
      @TS_Mind_Swept 2 роки тому +3

      Ya, *are so dang expensive (shame)

    • @KingTriton1837
      @KingTriton1837 2 роки тому +10

      @@sachastadhard you should get in trouble for acting like UA-cam pays you to monitor people's posts..

    • @eezypredator3585
      @eezypredator3585 2 роки тому +4

      @Sacha Stadhard STFU nobody cares its the internet get over it

  • @phos9580
    @phos9580 5 років тому +918

    thanks tom and jerry already thought me this tho

    • @issackaiser
      @issackaiser 4 роки тому +29

      Phosnerd I’m actually surprised the show I love actually done their homework on this. More reason to love them.

    • @TheKing-nu3hf
      @TheKing-nu3hf 4 роки тому +7

      WTH me too LOL

    • @miggycortez3415
      @miggycortez3415 4 роки тому +2

      ???

    • @bikercat4138
      @bikercat4138 4 роки тому +21

      They should have taught you english.

    • @vackl4754
      @vackl4754 4 роки тому +1

      what

  • @adiabd1
    @adiabd1 6 років тому +424

    Underrated channel you have over here

    • @majortom4543
      @majortom4543 5 років тому

      Think it might be for calling it with his name instead of... How stuff works (which i think already exists) but a title like that would draw in more people.

    • @thamuzm2684
      @thamuzm2684 5 років тому

      this is why the grand piano worth 14 000$ it soo hard to make and cant be made by machines

    • @majortom4543
      @majortom4543 5 років тому +1

      @@thamuzm2684 To be honest the automobile is harder to make and its made by thousands of robots and some people. Cutting metal parts that are tough is more difficult that cutting wood too.

    • @mrcalidonia7582
      @mrcalidonia7582 5 років тому +2

      @@majortom4543 - This is Ground Control to Major Tom, you've really made the graAaAde, and the papers wants to know who shirts you wEaRrR, now it's time to leave the capsule if you DaReee

    • @dh4444
      @dh4444 4 роки тому

      Channel name is important
      Calling it a personal stuff like a name is against the Channels overall success

  • @alexportugal1212
    @alexportugal1212 5 років тому +109

    Professional presentation.

  • @joshuanichols4232
    @joshuanichols4232 5 років тому +119

    Its crazy how complex the key thing is and that are 80 of them

    • @SMac-bq8sk
      @SMac-bq8sk 4 роки тому +4

      88 keys...But yes, crazy complex...and ingenious!

    • @Vi-pv3xi
      @Vi-pv3xi 4 роки тому +3

      It is not that complex. Actually it is mechanically simple.

    • @wolf4392
      @wolf4392 3 роки тому +1

      Well, you get what you pay for

    • @gaiah1467
      @gaiah1467 3 роки тому +1

      ...

    • @jeejee4280
      @jeejee4280 3 роки тому

      @@connortraynor2408 ....

  • @gladiator951
    @gladiator951 5 років тому +960

    So is a piano just a giant guitar?

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  5 років тому +213

      Similar yes :)

    • @legomagnum9662
      @legomagnum9662 5 років тому +105

      Yes. A giant guitar struck by keys and not fingers

    • @majortom4543
      @majortom4543 5 років тому +91

      pianos are more similar to a harp, actually there is a piano type called harpsichord

    • @legomagnum9662
      @legomagnum9662 5 років тому +26

      @@majortom4543 the harpsichord an instrument from the keyboard family not a type of piano

    • @legomagnum9662
      @legomagnum9662 5 років тому +19

      @@majortom4543 if anything, a piano is a type of harpsichord because the harpsichord was ivented first

  • @midhun-007
    @midhun-007 6 років тому +97

    This is exactly what I am expecting from a "how it works" video! ❤️❤️

    • @user-qy8cq3od8b
      @user-qy8cq3od8b 3 роки тому

      Very nice video, I can only imagine the amount of research you did, these aren't simple instruments! One thing that might interest you for the video of the pedals is that there is a new experimental fourth pedal that is called harmonic pedal, might be worth taking a look at it.

  • @carloattanasio2527
    @carloattanasio2527 6 років тому +479

    Can you please show us stupid creatures how does a printer work? Btw great videos!

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  6 років тому +85

      Thanks for the suggestion! I will add a printer my idea list

    • @zain4019
      @zain4019 6 років тому +19

      Carlo Attanasio *curious creatures :)

    • @brumbysdalby27
      @brumbysdalby27 5 років тому +4

      Printers psh you think they work

    • @_.luminosity._
      @_.luminosity._ 4 роки тому

      @Orion D. Hunter no they don't

    • @randomamericansoldier8586
      @randomamericansoldier8586 4 роки тому

      Carlo Attanasio great idea

  • @cjheaford
    @cjheaford 4 роки тому +51

    I am a 30+ registered piano technician professionally, and this video is spot on. Well done! (Where were you 30 years ago when I was just learning??)

    • @vepified
      @vepified 2 роки тому

      UA-cam wasn’t out yet lol

    • @streamlin
      @streamlin Рік тому +1

      @@vepified he meant what were you doing 30 years ago.

    • @chulimyoo4604
      @chulimyoo4604 Рік тому

      ​@@vepified are you like trying to be stupid on purpose

  • @SWExplore
    @SWExplore Рік тому +23

    I had no idea of how complex a piano really is. You animations explain all of the workings with extreme precision. Quite simply, you are amazing as I have watched many of your animations...I really enjoy them!! Thank you!

  • @pissfiss
    @pissfiss 4 роки тому +38

    4:03 how cannot anyone retain himself from smiling with that music?

  • @dxb.nabeel
    @dxb.nabeel Рік тому +16

    I have never seen this much accurate, clear and crisp animation 😮. Very well done

  • @alexdiezg
    @alexdiezg 6 років тому +58

    I knew all of this from before, but I'm glad that there's finally an animated educational video out on UA-cam for everyone to see! Great job, Jared! Keep up the good work!

    • @emekmek3197
      @emekmek3197 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/sMG1nlQi5bg/v-deo.html ,

    • @jaredjosephsongheng372
      @jaredjosephsongheng372 2 роки тому +1

      Hey My name is also Jared

    • @patb1616
      @patb1616 7 місяців тому

      But there is no explanation as to why the hammer does not simply bounce back up after hitting the string. Neither is there an explanation as to how a rapid repetition is achieved.

  • @joshualevine9488
    @joshualevine9488 6 років тому +9

    Jared, these videos are really the two best I have EVER seen explaining the piano. I can’t praise your work highly enough!

  • @diegotr6701
    @diegotr6701 5 років тому +6

    This is why I love the piano, such a beautiful and graceful instrument with complex mechanisms designed to make a wide variety of soft and loud sounds.

    • @MJ-oi5wb
      @MJ-oi5wb 2 роки тому

      I LOVE the sound of a piano too. I think that is what led me to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. When I was a kid I alway felt they should do a concert together and was thrilled when they did. It was awesome!!!

  • @vigokovacic3488
    @vigokovacic3488 2 роки тому +1

    Been playing piano for 10 years and still counting and I had no idea about all the detail within the hammer mechanisms! Thanks for clearing it up!

  • @napoleonsukk7770
    @napoleonsukk7770 4 роки тому +2

    Mad respect for you because you actually put the right notes on the piano

  • @patriciabristow-johnson5951
    @patriciabristow-johnson5951 3 роки тому +6

    as a pianist with perfect pitch I thoroughly appreciate the fact that for the opening and closing animations (where the keys were shown moving), the correct notes were actually being played on the piano

  • @SteelBerserkChannel
    @SteelBerserkChannel 6 років тому +53

    Very nice video, I can only imagine the amount of research you did, these aren't simple instruments! One thing that might interest you for the video of the pedals is that there is a new experimental fourth pedal that is called harmonic pedal, might be worth taking a look at it.

  • @Cynthia-Landers
    @Cynthia-Landers 3 роки тому +2

    Jared Owen. What a very fine teacher and animator you are. Thank you for your service to humanity!!

  • @jobanaevelyn8824
    @jobanaevelyn8824 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you! This was so informative. I just got my first acoustic piano and I’m learning how it works. I really appreciated the terminology and demonstrations.

  • @tarasharasymiv
    @tarasharasymiv 5 років тому +3

    Fascinating! I also watched your Part 2 video and equally fascinating! It would be great if you could add an explanation of how the repetition lever works.

  • @savvastdietitian
    @savvastdietitian 6 років тому +64

    wow! so much work for this video!

  • @irfanrizqinurrahman22
    @irfanrizqinurrahman22 3 роки тому

    BEST ANIMATION CHANNEL EVER and so do the explanation too, omg you are a kind person thanks for sharing the Information for curious creatures like me about how this world works

  • @borealfox
    @borealfox 2 роки тому

    This animation was amazing, man. I'm so happy to being able to access this quality of content because I learned how to speak your language.

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  2 роки тому

      This is a great suggestion

  • @barnabaslee2333
    @barnabaslee2333 6 років тому +4

    Thanks for teaching me something New! And AWSOME VIDEO!!

  • @loganenglish3537
    @loganenglish3537 6 років тому +9

    Wow! you learn something new every day!

  • @nadhilaaz
    @nadhilaaz 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing animation work, mate! Not only it is very detailed but it's also explained very well. Keep up the great work.

  • @demef758
    @demef758 4 роки тому

    What a great piece of animation, Jared! Very instructive! I've often said that if I could do it all over again, I'd learn to play the piano. It's the most versatile instrument on the planet. There is no style of music that you can NOT play on it. You can't say that about any other instrument.

  • @GWhizard
    @GWhizard 6 років тому +5

    Jared, Your videos are video's best! Thanks!

  • @KLINGY94
    @KLINGY94 4 роки тому +5

    I just discovered your channel and I'm in shock at the incredible amount of work you do for these videos, instantly subscribed

  • @tmotus84
    @tmotus84 5 років тому

    My daughter and I were talking about how the pianos work, and came across this. This was perfect! Thanks for sharing

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  5 років тому +1

      Your welcome! Thanks for stopping by

  • @ekn5483
    @ekn5483 4 роки тому +1

    I've been playing the piano for eight years. We used to have a classical piano in our house. It was about 100 years old. My piano was so broken and it sounded terrible. We put that piano in my mother's friend's house. I have a yamaha digital piano right now. But the grand piano is one of the things I want most in my life. I've played at a concert a couple of times before, actually... And it was a beautiful feeling...

  • @user-si6dq9iv4o
    @user-si6dq9iv4o 5 років тому +6

    This video was so helpful, thank you mate! Keep up the good work! :D

  • @pelosmarquez8157
    @pelosmarquez8157 6 років тому +9

    It is awesome!

  • @permilaroshani8024
    @permilaroshani8024 9 місяців тому

    Great animation , I've always been a fan of yours. You also explain in a great way , so keep up the good work

  • @kedargurjar7373
    @kedargurjar7373 4 місяці тому

    Such a vivid, optimum and to the point presentation. Just loved it.

  • @anan-wg4xd
    @anan-wg4xd 4 роки тому +5

    4:00 just made my day.

    • @nkyiem
      @nkyiem 3 роки тому

      What song is that

  • @vincentmorault1696
    @vincentmorault1696 3 роки тому +8

    Very nicely done, Bravo !!!
    just a small downside: it lacks the extremely important spring between the wippen and the repetition lever
    This spring gently raises the repeater lever when the key is released and therefore the hammer rises slightly, allowing the Jack to reposition itself under the hammer roller.
    this is what is called (wrongly!) the double escapement, and it allows the note to be replayed while the key is not yet fully raised
    It is a wonderful, French invention of the 19th century, which the upright piano does not benefit from !!
    I have put it as a link on my website of piano tuner , thanks !!

  • @roroscrap
    @roroscrap Рік тому +1

    Wow! Fantastic animations and great explanations! I will definitely be showing this to my piano students!

  • @lindaullrich7249
    @lindaullrich7249 2 роки тому +1

    These are great educational videos. I had no idea there were so many different mechanisms involved in playing single notes!

  • @milan72
    @milan72 6 років тому +3

    So great man...

  • @SepelaThons
    @SepelaThons 6 років тому +3

    Beautiful presentation! Remember me when you’re famous! I have absolutely no doubt you will become successful! :D

  • @fintan3563
    @fintan3563 4 роки тому +1

    Jared, I love your animations! How could anyone give you a thumbs down? Anyway, good job!

  • @HelloIAmNextToYou
    @HelloIAmNextToYou 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video! I only knew the basis of how the piano works but you explained it so quickly and goodly.

  • @SangahNoona
    @SangahNoona 5 років тому +3

    Wow wow wow!!! You are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this video!! I can show this to my students to explain how piano works! I’m a pianist but also a pilot. Can you do how the airplane works? Single engine (propeller) airplane would be fun!

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  5 років тому +2

      Thank you so much Sangah! I'm glad you like the video. I'll look into doing an airplane, it'll be a lot of work but I that would be cool!

    • @SangahNoona
      @SangahNoona 5 років тому

      @@JaredOwen Awesome Jared!!!

  • @zaheersayyed
    @zaheersayyed 4 роки тому +6

    0:34 ghost piano
    no audience but clapping
    no musician but piano is playing 😂😂

  • @ektorz
    @ektorz 5 років тому +1

    Great video, great job on explaining each part and great animation!

  • @johnhorseman5699
    @johnhorseman5699 4 роки тому

    Excellent video, so clearly explained and great graphics. Thank you!

  • @phaenius
    @phaenius 4 роки тому +4

    Why is the stroking mechanism so complex? Why not the key lever striking the chord and just that?

    • @MidtownSkyport
      @MidtownSkyport 4 роки тому +4

      So you can play a long note by holding the key down.
      Holding down the key moves the damper from the string, but you'll also notice the hammer strikes then moves away from the string no matter how long the key is held. Otherwise the hammer would remain touching the string and this would damp the note.

  • @bebeezle581
    @bebeezle581 5 років тому +3

    “Disassembling a Grand Piano in Front of the Audience”

  • @jolenetaylor689
    @jolenetaylor689 6 років тому +2

    Jared, this is so well done!!!

  • @Etrehumain123
    @Etrehumain123 6 років тому

    This is very well made. It's missing few things, but you talked very well about the most important. Nice job !

  • @keewinek
    @keewinek Рік тому +5

    did they animate the piano correctly?

  • @doclee8755
    @doclee8755 Рік тому +3

    Actually, the piano is a persuasion instrument. I believe you called it a “stringed instrument”, so maybe you were simply meaning that…it’s stringed (wired). I’m sure you must know, the research you do into the models you make is quite impressive. Your animations are absolutely the most incredible. It’s now why I study Blender. Thanks!

    • @foadrightnow5725
      @foadrightnow5725 Рік тому +2

      Don't you mean percussion, not persuasion? Or am I mistaken?

  • @Bambihunter1971
    @Bambihunter1971 2 роки тому

    I would love to see you revisit this subject and go into more depth. On your newer videos you dive deeper. For instance, though you explained the the wippen, I can now see it in my head, but still can't quite break it down as much to what individual parts do within it. I see this is an earlier video than the half-dozen I just watched (and then subscribed). Your newer videos put that show "how it's made" to shame. Regardless, whether you do dive deeper into this, keep up the great work.

  • @ShadowebEB
    @ShadowebEB 5 років тому

    Your video are so good quality that you've earnt a new subscriber!
    Great job man!

  • @Nhatanh0475
    @Nhatanh0475 4 роки тому +3

    I know a little bit about Grand Piano when watching Tom and Jerry :v

  • @Trifoon
    @Trifoon 4 роки тому +3

    A piano is a precussion instrument. Either that or my life’s a lie

  • @kiat5912
    @kiat5912 Рік тому

    We’ll done! Great for showing kids (and adults who never knew) how a piano works. Thank you!

  • @boscomoons7742
    @boscomoons7742 3 місяці тому

    This amazingly educative. Thanks a lot, you gave me what I really wanted!

  • @GetBetterThough
    @GetBetterThough 2 роки тому +1

    Great animation and break down, always wanted to know all these little pieces and especially how they function if needed to be replaced.

  • @connorprice2495
    @connorprice2495 6 років тому +1

    Very well done animations, and a great explanation that everyone can understand!

  • @ShaileshDagar
    @ShaileshDagar 6 років тому

    Some really quality content here, Jared!

  • @XuanLinhVu
    @XuanLinhVu 5 років тому

    great animation and narration and music, wonder why this still haven't come up to the top of my 'how a piano works' search, yet

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  5 років тому

      Thank you Xuan! I'm hoping to get it higher up in the search rankings...just need more views

  • @Alfistagtv013
    @Alfistagtv013 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant explanation. So cool. Thank you very much for sharing it.

  • @ARBB1
    @ARBB1 3 роки тому

    Brilliant work. I know how hard it is to animate these, and you made it seem effortless.

  • @Funmom.reviews
    @Funmom.reviews 3 роки тому

    What an excellent, easy to follow video! My kids asked how pianos work and this us what we clicked on. They loved it. Jared, your name sounded familiar--then I saw your picture at the end and was like wait. I know that guy!! Haha, we loved your work and will now go check out your channel!

  • @davidrebekahlee1118
    @davidrebekahlee1118 4 роки тому

    Thank you for making these videos, they really inspired me. :-D

  • @colunizator
    @colunizator 4 роки тому

    Yo mate, great animation and content.
    Thanks for your video

  • @hecalledaik
    @hecalledaik 5 років тому

    Very educating video,
    Underrated channel who deserved more attention

  • @tastethejace
    @tastethejace 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thx for uploading

  • @RuzoOwzy
    @RuzoOwzy 4 роки тому

    Great video. Keep it up n thank u for the great knowledge

  • @skybreaker8711
    @skybreaker8711 5 місяців тому

    i love that theres clapping but no audiance, this is a great explanation it helps alot

  • @response2u
    @response2u 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Jared! Awesome job!

  • @mvmmotovlogmusic2815
    @mvmmotovlogmusic2815 3 роки тому

    Brilliant video Jared. Thank You.

  • @ayanshaikh4993
    @ayanshaikh4993 6 місяців тому

    You deserve a lot of money for such brilliant animation

  • @AjitV
    @AjitV 5 років тому

    Why isn't this a top channel ? ... such wonderful animations.

    • @JaredOwen
      @JaredOwen  5 років тому

      Thank you! Feel free to share with your friends

  • @cortster12
    @cortster12 5 років тому +2

    What are marvel of engineering the grand piano is. Genius design.

  • @amiranouji7708
    @amiranouji7708 Рік тому

    Short, clear and instructive. Thank you

  • @michaeljewkes892
    @michaeljewkes892 2 роки тому

    very clear, and easy to follow, just what I needed, thanks.

  • @RahndalRico
    @RahndalRico 2 роки тому

    THIS SO COOL, JARED! Thanks for educating me.

  • @kenji-nagaosurbakti9242
    @kenji-nagaosurbakti9242 10 місяців тому

    Wow...Great job. I can not imagine how hard you worked for making it.

  • @christinegerard4974
    @christinegerard4974 5 років тому

    Thank you very much for your fantastic video ! What a work ! I am amazed ....

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc 2 роки тому

    Magnificent animation! 👏🏻👏🏻Thank you!

  • @realname2404
    @realname2404 4 роки тому +1

    WOW! Everything was so much more intricate and interesting when it was completely mechanical!

  • @piraye1431
    @piraye1431 3 роки тому

    This is amazing, thanks for sharing with us!

  • @favy5501
    @favy5501 2 роки тому

    nice visualizations, good job!

  • @onefourfiveninef3itssteven774
    @onefourfiveninef3itssteven774 2 роки тому

    Very cool! This topic is perfectly explained

  • @KimberlyBond
    @KimberlyBond 2 роки тому

    This was excellent. Thank you!

  • @GregHarradineComposer
    @GregHarradineComposer Рік тому

    This is a really useful video, thanks! Will be showing my students.

  • @howardbent5437
    @howardbent5437 3 роки тому

    This is an amazing video. Honestly

  • @JoanKSX
    @JoanKSX 3 роки тому

    This animation is awesome!
    As a person who does play piano, thank you so much for the educating =D

  • @abbie-louisemillward3574
    @abbie-louisemillward3574 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video, thank you so much!

  • @Googelplex101
    @Googelplex101 2 роки тому

    The explanations are great and the animation even greater! Well done.

  • @Lunolux
    @Lunolux 2 роки тому

    it's away more complexe than i imaginate it, great video

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 3 роки тому

    Great modeling. Very well done