how many keys on a piano

Question

A standard piano typically has 88 keys. This includes:

• 52 white keys: These are the natural notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) across seven octaves.
• 36 black keys: These are the sharps and flats that fill in the gaps between the white keys.

Some pianos can have a slightly different number of keys:

• Upright pianos: Some very small uprights might have as few as 66 keys.
• Grand pianos: A rare few grand pianos have been built with more than 88 keys, extending the range of the instrument.

Answer 1

A standard piano typically has 88 keys. This includes:

• 52 white keys: These are the natural notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) across seven octaves.
• 36 black keys: These are the sharps and flats that fill in the gaps between the white keys.

Some pianos can have a slightly different number of keys:

• Upright pianos: Some very small uprights might have as few as 66 keys.
• Grand pianos: A rare few grand pianos have been built with more than 88 keys, extending the range of the instrument.