pianones

Pianones are a type of portable, self-contained piano that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were designed to provide the convenience of a piano without the need for a separate piano bench or pedal board. Pianones typically featured a small, compact piano action with a keyboard of around 44 to 54 keys, and were often powered by a hand-crank mechanism or a small motor. The sound was produced by a set of reeds or a small bell, which were struck by the piano action. Pianones were often used for practice, accompaniment, or for playing in small spaces where a full-sized piano was not practical. They were particularly popular among musicians, composers, and music students. Today, pianones are rare and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage musical instruments.