Fortepiano is the term that is commonly applied to pianos built in an earlier period or style than the 20th Century instrument. They have a different tone and expressivity to the modern instrument. There were two main schools of mechanism: Viennese and English. The English was the precursor of the modern piano.
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- Moir Fortepiano Duo. Biographies, fortepiano sound clips, articles and photos.
- Hood, Margaret Copies of Viennese Fortepianos after Nannette Streicher, made by Margaret Hood. Detailed descriptions.
- Swenson's Piano & Fortepianos Home Page. Articles on history, restoration and maintenance of early pianos.
- Thomas Winter Early Pianos San Francisco based builder and restorer of fortepianos.
- Music Room Antiques Specialist in the restoration and sale of square pianos and related musical antiques.
- Period Piano Company Restorers and dealers of antique grand, square, and upright pianos and fortepianos. Antique piano stools, music stands and music cabinets.
- Leonhardt, Trudelies Fortepianist performing Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann. MP3 clips, discography and a description of a Seidner fortepiano c 1820. Site available in English, French and German.
- History of John Broadwood & Sons Ltd. History of the company with details on past models back to 1782.