Tastaturinstrumenter

Tastaturinstrumenter are musical instruments played using a keyboard. The most common type is the piano, which produces sound when hammers strike strings. Other keyboard instruments include the organ, which uses air blown through pipes, and the harpsichord, where strings are plucked by quills. Electronic keyboards, such as synthesizers and digital pianos, generate sound electronically.

The keyboard itself is a row of levers that the player presses with their fingers. These levers are connected to a mechanism that produces sound. The arrangement of keys, typically in a chromatic scale, allows for the playing of melodies and harmonies. Different types of keyboard instruments produce distinct timbres and dynamic ranges, offering a wide variety of musical possibilities.

The history of keyboard instruments dates back centuries, with early examples like the clavichord and dulcimer. The piano, invented in the early 18th century, quickly became a dominant instrument due to its ability to vary loudness. Organs have a long tradition in religious music, while harpsichords were prominent in Baroque music. The development of electronic keyboards in the 20th century revolutionized music creation and performance, introducing new sounds and expressive capabilities. Tastaturinstrumenter remain central to many genres of music, from classical and jazz to pop and rock.